Burma 1940 1 Anna Peacock Stamp

Burma · 1940 · 1a (Anna)

This definitive stamp features a stylized peacock, the national bird of Burma, with its tail feathers elegantly displayed. The design is rendered in a rich carmine color, with the denomination '1a' (one anna) prominently displayed in the upper corners. The country name 'BURMA' is inscribed at the bottom, with Burmese script appearing at the top.

Issued under British colonial rule, this stamp is part of a definitive series released just before the Japanese occupation during World War II. The peacock motif was a recurring and powerful symbol of Burmese national identity.