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Finland 1943 Lapland Coat of Arms
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.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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