Norway 1941 Quisling Regime Coat of Arms

Norway · 1941 · 10 øre

This definitive stamp features the Norwegian coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding an axe, known as the 'løve med øks'. The design is set against a solid carmine-red background with the denomination '10' in the upper corners and 'NORGE' at the bottom. It was part of a series issued during the German occupation.

Issued during World War II under the collaborationist Quisling regime, this stamp replaced previous designs and was used for regular postage during the German occupation of Norway.