Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Coat of Arms

Sovereign Military Order of Malta · 1966 · 1 Scudo

This stamp features the coat of arms of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The design prominently displays the Maltese cross on a red shield, a symbol long associated with the order. This was the first postage stamp issued by the Order for its own postal service.

In 1966, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, a sovereign entity under international law, began issuing its own postage stamps, recognized by postal agreements with Italy and other nations. This inaugural issue marked the establishment of their independent postal administration.