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占領地切手(自由インド軍) 不発行 7-5-23

Occupation Stamps (Free Indian Army) Not Issued

Occupation Stamps (Free Indian Army*) Not Issued After the outbreak of the Pacific War, Japan advanced westward in South Asia and made contact with Indian rebels. In 1943, with Japanese support, Chandra Bose established the "Azad Hind". This stamp was made by the Berlin Government Printing Office, but in reality it was not issued. * "Japan Stamp Specialized Catalog 2012, Japan Philatelic Society Foundation" Japan Philatelic Society 2011.10.25 p145 Reference