uncommon1900-1945

Finnish Occupation of Aunus, 20 penni

Name: Finnish Occupation of Aunus, 20 penni
Brand: Finland

Finland · 1919 · 20 penni

A Finnish definitive stamp featuring the lion rampant coat of arms, overprinted in black with 'AUNUS' and '20 P' for use in the occupied territory.

Issued during the Finnish intervention in the Russian Civil War, these stamps were used in the short-lived Finnish-occupied Aunus (Olonets) region of Karelia, reflecting a period of territorial disputes and nationalistic aspirations.

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occupation karelia military overprint lion-rampant

Image: Finnish occupation administration in Karelia (Aunus); scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Stan_Shebs" title="User:Stan Shebs">User:Stan Shebs</a> · License: Public domain

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