Sweden 1920 Landstormen Issue

Sweden · 1920 · 5 öre

This stamp features a stylized design with the denomination '5' and the Swedish crown, surrounded by the text 'SVERIGE' and 'LANDSTORMEN'. It was issued as a semi-postal stamp, with the face value covering postage and an additional amount collected for a specific cause. The design is simple and functional, typical of the era's typography.

Issued to raise funds for the Landstormen, Sweden's territorial defense force or home guard, this stamp reflects the post-WWI period's focus on national defense and civil preparedness, even in neutral countries like Sweden.