Lithuania 1990 Return of Independence Issue

Lithuania · 1990 · 10 Kopecks

This stamp features the Vytis, the historical coat of arms of Lithuania, depicting a knight on horseback. The design symbolizes the nation's long struggle for freedom and its enduring spirit. It was one of the first stamps issued after Lithuania re-declared its independence from the Soviet Union.

Issued in 1990, this stamp marks the pivotal moment of Lithuania's restoration of independence, breaking away from the USSR and re-establishing its sovereignty after 50 years of occupation.