Japanese Occupation of the Philippines, Overprint on Commonwealth Stamp

Philippines · 1942 · 20 CENTAVOS

The stamp features a portrait, likely Manuel L. Quezon, with 'PHILIPPINES' and 'COMMONWEALTH' text. It is overprinted horizontally with 'JAPANESE OCCUPATION' in two lines, with '20 CENTAVOS' at the bottom.

This stamp signifies the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II, where existing Philippine Commonwealth stamps were overprinted to reflect the new administration. It represents a period of significant political and military upheaval in the region.