Lithuanian National Emblem (Vytis) Postage Stamp

Lithuania · 1990 · 10 kapeikų

This definitive stamp features the Vytis (the White Knight), the historical coat of arms of Lithuania. The design shows a charging knight on horseback, a powerful national symbol representing the country's long struggle for freedom and sovereignty. It was part of the first series of stamps issued after Lithuania re-established its independence.

Issued in 1990, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in Lithuanian history: the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union. The use of the Vytis symbolized the revival of national identity and a break from the Soviet era.