Indonesia 1948 Official Stamp, Coat of Arms

Indonesia · 1948 ·

This official stamp, part of a series issued by the young Republic of Indonesia, features the national coat of arms, the Garuda Pancasila. The design centers on the mythical Garuda bird holding a shield that represents the five principles of Indonesia's state philosophy, Pancasila. These stamps were intended for use on government correspondence.

Issued in 1948 during the Indonesian National Revolution (1945-1949), these stamps were a symbol of state sovereignty and administrative function while the republic fought for international recognition of its independence from Dutch rule.