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Malaya Japanese Occupation 4 Cents Tin Dredge
uncommon1900-1945

Malaya Japanese Occupation 4 Cents Tin Dredge

Malaya · 1943 · 4 cents

The stamp features a tin dredge, a large vessel used for extracting tin from riverbeds, with 'MALAYA' and '4 CENTS' inscribed.

This stamp was issued by the Japanese administration during their occupation of Malaya in World War II, replacing the previous British colonial issues and reflecting the region's key industry.

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Image: Japan Military · License: Public domain

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