uncommon1900-1945

Finnish Javelin Champion Matti Järvinen

Name: Finnish Javelin Champion Matti Järvinen
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1945 ·

This Finnish stamp from 1945 features a portrait of Matti Järvinen, the renowned Finnish javelin champion. The design captures his likeness, commemorating his significant contributions to athletics.

Matti Järvinen was an Olympic gold medalist in javelin, a national hero in Finland. This stamp likely honors his athletic achievements and national pride in the post-World War II era, as the nation looked towards recovery and celebrating its heroes.

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sports athletics javelin olympics people

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.