Order of Malta, Grand Master Jean de Valette
Sovereign Military Order of Malta · 1966 · 1 Scudo
This stamp features a portrait of Jean de Valette, the 49th Grand Master of the Order of Malta. He is renowned for his leadership during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. The design is framed with ornate elements and includes the Maltese cross, a symbol of the Order.
Issued in 1966, this was the first postage stamp released by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, marking the beginning of its independent postal administration. The Order has a long history of sovereignty but only began issuing its own stamps in the 20th century.
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Photogravure
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