Lithuania 1919 First Vilnius Issue, 10 Skatikų

Lithuania · 1919 · 10 Skatikų

This stamp is part of the first Vilnius issue of newly independent Lithuania. The design features the Vytis, or White Knight, the national coat of arms, a powerful symbol of Lithuanian statehood and history. The denomination is 10 Skatikų, printed in a distinct blue color.

Issued in 1919, this stamp represents the establishment of a national postal service during the Lithuanian Wars of Independence, a turbulent period following World War I when the nation was fighting for its sovereignty.