Vytis, Knight on Horseback (Large Arms Issue)

Name: Vytis, Knight on Horseback (Large Arms Issue)
Brand: Lithuania

Lithuania · 1920 · 10 skatikų

This definitive stamp features the Vytis (the White Knight), the national coat of arms of Lithuania. The design shows a charging knight on horseback, wielding a sword and shield, a powerful symbol of the nation's historical struggle for freedom and sovereignty. The denomination is shown in the lower corners, with the country name 'LIETUVA' at the top.

Issued in 1920, this stamp was part of a series released during the early years of Lithuania's first period of independence following World War I. These stamps were crucial for establishing a national postal system and asserting the new republic's identity on the world stage.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry vytis knight horse

Catalog Numbers

sg71

scott57

michel66

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.