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uncommon1900-1945
Karabu and Plough 10 sen, Japanese Occupation of Sumatra
Japanese Occupation of Sumatra · 1944 · 10 sen
The stamp depicts a water buffalo (karabu) pulling a plough in a field. It includes the denomination '10 SEN' and Japanese characters for 'Great Japan Post' and 'Sumatra'.
This stamp was issued by the Japanese occupation forces in Sumatra during World War II, reflecting their administrative control and the local agricultural economy.
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Image: Japan Army · License: Public domain
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