300th Anniversary of Raahe City

Finland · 1949 · 20 mk

The stamp depicts a stylized view of the coastal city of Raahe (also known as Brahestad), featuring buildings and ships in a harbor setting. It commemorates the city's 300th anniversary, with the years 1649-1949 prominently displayed.

This stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the founding of Raahe, a Finnish city established in 1649 by Count Per Brahe the Younger. It reflects a post-WWII period in Finland, celebrating national heritage and local history.