Admiral Togo Heihachiro, Battle of Tsushima

Japan · 1943 · 5 Sen

This stamp commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Tsushima. The design features a portrait of Admiral Togo Heihachiro, the victorious commander of the Japanese fleet, set against a backdrop of cherry blossoms. Admiral Togo is depicted in his formal naval uniform, a symbol of Japanese military prowess during the Russo-Japanese War.

Issued during World War II, this stamp served as propaganda, invoking the memory of a decisive naval victory to bolster national morale and pride in Japan's military heritage.