Burma Independence Commemorative

Myanmar (Burma) · 1948 · 3½a

This stamp commemorates the independence of Burma from British rule. The design prominently features the new national flag of the Union of Burma against a map of the country, symbolizing its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The denomination is shown in both Burmese and English.

Issued on January 4, 1948, this stamp marks the exact day Burma became an independent republic, officially ending over a century of British colonial administration.