Javelin Thrower Matti Järvinen

Finland · 1945 · 10 mk

The stamp features a dynamic depiction of Finnish javelin thrower Matti Järvinen in mid-throw. The denomination '10 mk' is displayed in the lower right corner.

This stamp likely honors Matti Järvinen, a celebrated Finnish Olympic gold medalist in javelin, reflecting Finland's strong tradition in athletics and national pride in its sporting heroes in the post-war period.