Latvia Map and Coat of Arms, 1918

Latvia · 1918 · 5 Kapeikas

This stamp features a map of Latvia, marking its first issue as an independent nation. The design, created by Ansis Cīrulis, shows the country's outline with three stars above, symbolizing the historical regions of Kurzeme, Vidzeme, and Latgale. It is a simple yet powerful declaration of Latvia's newly established sovereignty.

Issued in December 1918, this was the first postage stamp of the newly proclaimed Republic of Latvia, following its declaration of independence from the Russian Empire on November 18, 1918.