Finland 1942 Karjala Coat of Arms Red Cross Surcharge

Finland · 1942 · 2 mk + 1 mk

The stamp features the historical coat of arms of Karelia, depicting two armored arms holding swords, surmounted by a crown. The design includes the denomination '2 mk + 1 mk'.

Issued in 1942 during the Continuation War, this semi-postal stamp includes a surcharge for the Red Cross, indicating its purpose to raise funds for humanitarian aid during the conflict, particularly relevant to the contested Karelian region.