Japan 2 Sen Red Showa Definitive
Japan · 1937 · 2 sen
The stamp features the Imperial Seal of Japan, a stylized chrysanthemum, centered within an ornate frame. The denomination '2' and '錢' (sen) are at the bottom, with '日本郵便' (Japan Post) at the top.
Issued during the Showa era, this definitive stamp was part of a series used for everyday postal services in Japan leading up to and during World War II. It reflects the imperial symbolism prevalent in Japan at the time.
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Image: Japan WWII Stamps · License: Public domain
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