uncommon1900-1945

North Ingria 50 Penniä Lion Stamp

Name: North Ingria 50 Penniä Lion Stamp
Brand: North Ingria

North Ingria · 1920 · 50 Penniä

A red stamp depicting a stylized lion rampant holding a sword, with 'SUOMI' and 'INKERI' at the top and '50 PENNIÄ' at the bottom.

Issued by the short-lived Republic of North Ingria (1919-1920), this stamp reflects its brief period of self-governance and aspirations for independence from Soviet Russia, often associated with Finland.

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heraldry lion national-symbol independence

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