
Map of Latvia and Coat of Arms
Latvia · 1922 · 5 Santīmi
This definitive stamp features a map of Latvia, highlighting its newly established borders after gaining independence. The design is framed by oak and linden branches, with the national coat of arms prominently displayed at the top, symbolizing sovereignty and national identity.
Issued in 1922, this stamp was part of a series celebrating the young Republic of Latvia, which had declared its independence from the Russian Empire in 1918. The map design served to reinforce the nation's territorial integrity during a period of geopolitical change in post-WWI Europe.
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