Lithuania Coat of Arms (Vytis)

Lithuania · 1918 · 10 skatikų

This stamp features the Vytis, the historical coat of arms of Lithuania, depicting a knight on horseback wielding a sword and shield. It was part of the first series of stamps issued by the newly independent nation. The design is simple, printed in blue on coarse, grayish paper, reflecting the difficult conditions under which it was produced.

Issued in Vilnius in December 1918, this stamp marks the re-establishment of Lithuanian independence after more than a century of Russian rule. It is a powerful symbol of national sovereignty and identity.