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uncommon1900-1945
Finland 1943 Lapland Coat of Arms
Finland · 1943 · 5 mk
The stamp features the coat of arms of Lapland (Lappi), depicting a wild man holding a club and a salmon, surmounted by a crown. The denomination '5 mk' is placed at the bottom.
Issued in 1943 during World War II (Continuation War), this stamp likely belongs to a series celebrating Finnish provinces and their heraldry, reinforcing national and regional identity during a period of conflict.
Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain
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