Lithuanian Provisional Overprint on Russian Empire Stamp (Gardinas, 1919)

Lithuania · 1919 · 10 Skatiku

A Russian Empire definitive stamp featuring the Imperial Eagle, overprinted in black with '10 SKATIKU' and 'LIETUVOS PAŠTAS' (Lithuanian Post) to serve as a provisional issue.

Issued in Gardinas (Grodno) in 1919, this stamp reflects Lithuania's early efforts to establish its own postal system and currency following its declaration of independence amidst the chaos of World War I and the Russian Civil War.