Indonesia, Republic Stamps Overprinted "MERDEKA DJOKJAKARTA 6. DJULI 1949"

Indonesia · 1949 · Various

This series consists of various existing Indonesian Republic stamps that were overprinted in red or violet with "MERDEKA DJOKJAKARTA 6. DJULI 1949". The overprint commemorates the liberation of Yogyakarta and the return of the Republican government to the city. The underlying stamps feature diverse designs, including portraits, cultural symbols, and scenes from Indonesian life.

Issued during the Indonesian National Revolution, these stamps celebrate the recapture of Yogyakarta from Dutch forces on June 29, 1949, and the official return of the Republican government on July 6, 1949, a pivotal event leading to Indonesian independence.