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Karabu and Plough 10 sen, Japanese Occupation of Sumatra
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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