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1945 Finland Oskari Friman Wrestling Commemorative
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1945 Finland Oskari Friman Wrestling Commemorative

Finland · 1945 · 20 mk

The stamp features a portrait of Finnish Olympic wrestler Oskari Friman in a dynamic pose, with 'SUOMI FINLAND' and '20 mk' inscribed.

Issued in 1945, this stamp commemorates Oskari Friman (1893-1933), a two-time Olympic gold medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, honoring a national sports hero in post-war Finland.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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