uncommon1900-1945

Philippine VICTORY Overprint

Name: Philippine VICTORY Overprint
Brand: Philippines

Philippines · 1945 · 20 Centavos

The stamp features a black diagonal 'VICTORY' overprint on an original 20 Centavos Philippine stamp, which likely depicts a portrait or allegorical figure.

Issued in 1945 by the U.S. military administration, these overprinted stamps commemorated the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation at the end of World War II.

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commemorative war historical wwii

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