Malta Melita Issue, 1/4d Brown

Malta · 1922 · 1/4d (Farthing)

This definitive stamp features an allegorical figure of Melita, the personification of Malta. She is depicted holding a rudder, symbolizing Malta's control over its own destiny, with a warship in the background representing the island's strategic maritime importance. The design was created by Maltese artist Edward Caruana Dingli.

Issued under British rule, the 'Melita' series was the first definitive set to feature a uniquely Maltese design, marking a significant step in the development of national identity and self-government.