uncommon1900-1945

Finland 1940 Pro Patria Lion

Name: Finland 1940 Pro Patria Lion
Brand: Finland
Availability: InStock

Finland · 1940 · 2 mk

The stamp features a stylized lion rampant, a national symbol of Finland, with 'SUOMI FINLAND' and 'PRO PATRIA' inscriptions, designed by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson.

Issued in 1940, this 'Pro Patria' semi-postal stamp likely served to raise funds for the Finnish war effort during the challenging period of the Winter War or Continuation War.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

national-symbol patriotism semi-postal war-effort

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.