Japanese Occupation of Sumatra, Batak Hut 3 sen

Japan (Occupation of Sumatra) · 1944 · 3 sen

The stamp features a traditional Batak (Batta) hut, a distinctive architectural style found in Sumatra. The denomination '3 sen' is clearly visible, accompanied by Japanese characters.

Issued during the Japanese occupation of Sumatra (part of the Dutch East Indies) in World War II, this stamp signifies the administrative control of the Japanese forces. It represents a period of significant geopolitical change and wartime governance.