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Japanese Occupation of Java 5 sen stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Japanese Occupation of Java 5 sen stamp

Japan · 1943 · 5 sen

A simple definitive stamp featuring Japanese characters and the denomination '5 sen', issued for postal use during the Japanese occupation of Java.

Issued by the Japanese military administration during its occupation of Java in World War II, this stamp signifies Japan's control over the former Dutch East Indies and its efforts to establish a postal system.

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Image: Japan Army · License: Public domain

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