Latvia 1920 Coat of Arms Definitive

Latvia · 1920 · 10 Kap.

This definitive stamp features the newly adopted coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia. The design prominently displays a rising sun, symbolizing the new state, above a shield divided into three sections representing the historical regions of Kurzeme, Vidzeme, and Latgale. The denomination '10 KAP.' (Kapeikas) is shown at the bottom.

Issued in 1920, this stamp represents the consolidation of Latvian statehood following its declaration of independence in 1918. The adoption of a national coat of arms was a key step in establishing the new republic's identity on the world stage.