Japan | Moro Vinta and Clipper Japanese-Occupied Philippines 5-Centavo Postage Stamp Issued 1944 Ultramarine

Description

This collectible postage stamp depicting a Moro Vinta (the traditional boat of the Moro and Sama-Bajau people living in Sulu) and airplane was issued in the Philippines by the Japanese Occupation Force during World War II. The stamp was issued to commemorate the second anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and Corregidor.
Date of issue: May 7, 1944
Color: Ultramarine
Emission: Air Post
Perforation: 11
Printing: Recess
Face value: 5 c – Philippine centavo
Mint, never hinged condition.