Japanese Occupation of Java, 3.5 Sen Temple Stamp

Netherlands Indies (Japanese Occupation) · 1943 · 3.5 Sen

A 3.5 Sen stamp issued by the Japanese occupation forces in Java during World War II. The design features a stylized depiction of a Javanese temple or traditional building, with 'JAVA' at the bottom.

This stamp was part of the postal issues by the Japanese administration during their occupation of the Netherlands Indies (including Java) from 1942 to 1945, reflecting a period of significant geopolitical change in Southeast Asia.