Finland 1 Markka Lion of Finland Definitive

Finland · 1949 · 1 mk

The stamp depicts the heraldic Lion of Finland, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword, with nine roses in the background. The denomination '1 mk' is printed at the bottom.

Issued in the immediate post-World War II period, this definitive stamp series reinforced Finnish national identity and sovereignty as the nation navigated its recovery and maintained its independent status.