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Greater East Asia War 1st Anniversary Overprint
Philippines (Japanese Occupation) · 1942 · 5 Centavos
A Philippine 5 Centavos stamp featuring a portrait, overprinted in Japanese characters '大東亜戦争1周年記念' (Greater East Asia War 1st Anniversary).
Issued by Japanese occupation forces in the Philippines on December 8, 1942, this stamp commemorates the first anniversary of the Greater East Asia War, reflecting Japan's wartime control and propaganda.
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Image: Japanese Army · License: Public domain
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