uncommon1900-1945

Malaya Japanese Occupation 3c Stamp

Name: Malaya Japanese Occupation 3c Stamp
Brand: Malaya (Japanese Occupation)

Malaya (Japanese Occupation) · 1943 · 3c

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of a man, likely Emperor Hirohito, with 'MALAYA' and '3c' denomination, along with Japanese characters.

Issued during the Japanese occupation of Malaya in 1943, this stamp reflects the administrative control exerted by Japan during World War II, replacing British colonial issues.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

portrait heads-of-state occupation war history

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Stan_Shebs" title="User:Stan Shebs">User:Stan Shebs</a> · License: Public domain

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