Japanese Occupation of Sumatra (Nias) 30 Sen

Japan (Occupation of Sumatra) · 1944 · 30 sen

The stamp features a central design, possibly a stylized map or emblem of Nias Island, with the denomination '30 sen' at the bottom and Japanese characters at the top. The overall design is simple and utilitarian.

This stamp was issued by the Japanese occupation forces on the island of Nias, Sumatra, during World War II, reflecting the administrative control established by Japan in conquered territories. It serves as a historical artifact of the Japanese Empire's wartime expansion and its temporary administration of parts of the Dutch East Indies.