Japanese Occupation Philippines 5 Centavos

Philippines · 1942 · 5 centavos

The stamp features a central emblem, possibly the seal of the Philippine Executive Commission, with 'PHILIPPINES' at the top and 'POSTAGE 5 CENTAVOS' at the bottom. It is a simple, utilitarian definitive design.

This stamp was issued during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II (1942-1944), under the authority of the Philippine Executive Commission, a puppet government established by Japan.