Finland 1942 Uusimaa Coat of Arms

Finland · 1942 · 10+2 mk

The stamp depicts the historical coat of arms of Uusimaa (Nyland), a Finnish province, featuring a boat with a lion's head prow and stern, surrounded by waves and stars.

Issued in 1942 during World War II, this semi-postal stamp includes a surcharge benefiting the Red Cross, likely for war relief efforts during Finland's Continuation War.