Finland Heraldry - Savo Savolaks

Finland · 1943 · 10 mk

The stamp features the coat of arms of Savo (Savolaks), a historical province of Finland, depicting a bow and arrow with a crown above. The design is by Signe Hammarsten-Jansson.

Issued during World War II (Continuation War for Finland), this stamp likely belongs to a series celebrating Finnish provincial heritage. Such issues could serve to reinforce national identity and morale during wartime.