common1900-1945

Posthorn and Sword

Name: Posthorn and Sword
Brand: Finland
Availability: InStock

Finland · 1943 · 20 mk

The stamp features a stylized posthorn crossed with a sword, with 'SUOMI FINLAND' at the top and '20 mk' at the bottom.

Issued during World War II (Continuation War for Finland), this stamp likely symbolizes the resilience and continued operation of postal services during wartime, possibly with a patriotic or defensive undertone.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postal-service symbols wartime

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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