Finland Coat of Arms Lion

Finland · 1947 · 10 mk

The stamp features the Finnish national coat of arms, depicting a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, with nine roses below, all within a shield. The country name 'SUOMI FINLAND' is at the top, and the denomination '10 mk' is at the bottom.

Issued in 1947, this definitive stamp featuring the national coat of arms symbolized Finnish sovereignty and national identity in the immediate post-World War II era, a period of significant geopolitical change for the country.