Sovereign Military Order of Malta, 8 Scudi, St. John the Baptist

Sovereign Military Order of Malta · 1966 · 8 Scudi

This stamp, the first issued by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, features a portrait of St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Order. The design is based on a painting by the renowned artist Caravaggio. The denomination is 8 Scudi, reflecting the historical currency of the Order.

Issued on November 15, 1966, this stamp marked the establishment of the Order's independent postal administration, a significant event asserting its sovereign status.