Lithuanian Soldier with Rifle

Lithuania · 1991 · 0.10 Russian ruble

This stamp features a Lithuanian soldier in uniform, holding a rifle at the ready. In the background, the Lithuanian national flag is prominently displayed, symbolizing the country's newly regained independence. The design conveys a sense of national pride and the readiness to defend the nation's sovereignty.

Issued in 1991, this stamp is part of a series celebrating Lithuania's re-established independence from the Soviet Union, which was declared on March 11, 1990. The imagery reflects the tense period and the formation of the country's own armed forces.