This 3 sen stamp from the Republic of Indonesia commemorates the nation’s regained independence with the overprint “MERDEKA DJOKJAKARTA 6 DJULI 1949”, marking the date when the Dutch returned Yogyakarta to Indonesian control following the independence struggle. The base stamp, printed in Vienna by Staatsdruckerei Wien, shows a traditional Indonesian craftsperson at work, symbolizing the rebuilding of the nation. The overprint represents a key moment in Indonesia’s post-revolution postal history, issued shortly before full sovereignty was transferred later that year.