Finland Coat of Arms Lion

Finland · 1949 · 1 mk

The stamp features the Finnish coat of arms, a lion rampant holding a sword, with nine roses scattered around it, set against a patterned background. The denomination '1 mk' is in the lower left.

Issued in 1949, this stamp reflects Finland's post-World War II period of reconstruction and assertion of national identity. The coat of arms symbolizes the nation's sovereignty and resilience.