Burma 1954 Overprinted Issue

Burma · 1954 · 10 Pyas

This stamp is part of a series originally issued in 1952, featuring a Chinthe, a mythical lion-like creature commonly seen guarding the entrances of pagodas and temples in Burma. In 1954, these stamps were overprinted in black with the text 'UNION OF BURMA' in English to reflect the country's official name.

Issued a few years after Burma gained independence from Britain in 1948, this overprint reflects the new republic's efforts to establish its national identity on its postage.