Japanese Occupation of Philippines - Greater East Asia War Anniversary Overprint

Philippines · 1942 · 2 Centavos

A 2 Centavos stamp featuring a portrait, overprinted in Japanese characters '大東亜戦争一周年記念' (Daitoa Senso Isshunen Kinen) meaning '1st Anniversary of the Greater East Asia War' across the top and bottom.

Issued by the Japanese occupation forces in the Philippines during World War II, this stamp commemorates the first anniversary of the Greater East Asia War, reflecting the Japanese administration's propaganda efforts.