Coat of Arms of Croatia, Definitive Issue
Croatia · 1990 · 1 HRD
This definitive stamp features the historic coat of arms of Croatia, known as the šahovnica (chessboard). The design consists of a red and white checkerboard pattern, a powerful national symbol. It was one of the first stamps issued by the newly independent Republic of Croatia.
Issued on December 9, 1990, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in Croatian history, preceding the formal declaration of independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. The use of the national coat of arms symbolized the reassertion of Croatian sovereignty.
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