Indonesia 1948 Revolutionary Government Issue, President Sukarno

Indonesia · 1948 · 10s (Sen)

This stamp features a portrait of Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia, a key figure in the Indonesian National Revolution. The design is simple, focusing on the national leader, with the country's name 'INDONESIA' prominently displayed above. This issue was part of a series released by the revolutionary government during the struggle for independence from Dutch rule.

Issued during the Indonesian National Revolution (1945-1949), these stamps asserted Indonesian sovereignty and were used in Republican-controlled areas, symbolizing the new nation's identity.