Lithuania Coat of Arms (Vytis)

Lithuania · 1918 · 10 skatikų

This stamp features the Vytis (the White Knight), the national coat of arms of Lithuania, which depicts a knight on horseback wielding a sword and shield. It is part of the first set of definitive stamps issued by Lithuania following its declaration of independence. The design is simple, printed on grayish paper with a distinct typographic style.

Issued in Vilnius in December 1918, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in Lithuanian history, symbolizing the nation's newly regained sovereignty after more than a century of Russian rule.