Estonia 1918 First Issue, Flower Ornament

Estonia · 1918 · 5 kopecks

This stamp is the first postage stamp issued by the newly independent Republic of Estonia. The design features a simple yet elegant floral ornament pattern, often referred to as a 'honeycomb' or 'flower' design, with the numeral '5' in the center indicating its value in kopecks.

Issued in November 1918, this stamp marks Estonia's declaration of independence from the Russian Empire following World War I and the Russian Revolution. It symbolizes the birth of the nation's postal service.