Japanese Occupation of Philippines, Greater East Asia War Anniversary Overprint

Japanese Occupation of the Philippines · 1942 · 5 Centavo

A yellow-green 4 Centavo US Philippine Islands stamp featuring a woman and carabao statue, overprinted in black with Japanese text commemorating the First Anniversary of the Greater East Asia War and the date 12-8-1942.

This stamp was issued during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II, marking the first anniversary of the Greater East Asia War, a term used by Japan for the Pacific War. It reflects the wartime administration and propaganda efforts.