France joined all the countries of Latin America and Caribbean to celebrate the movement towards independence through public demonstrations.
The graphics of the stamp is based on the light beams, symbolizing the winds of freedom blowing in these countries. The bright colors remind of the countries' emblematic flags.
[from website]
saulės mūšiui translates as Battle of the Sun from Lithuanian.
The Livonian Knights of the Sword, the first Catholic military order in the Baltics and the local (pagan) tribes got into a battle in 1236. Pope Gregory was not happy and issued a papal bull declaring a crusade against Lithuania. The Knights lost badly after a half-hearted battle in a swamp that was advantageous to the locals. September 22 has been known as Baltic Unity Day for Lithuanians and Latvians since 2000.
(the google translations from lithuanian were atrocious, so this condensed version will have to suffice)
see more battles and celebrations of liberation at Viridian's Postcard blog
(the google translations from lithuanian were atrocious, so this condensed version will have to suffice)
see more battles and celebrations of liberation at Viridian's Postcard blog
Nice stamps
ReplyDeletethanks.
DeleteI had to use a magnifying glass to see them properly!
I have had the French stamp at some point, but could I find it?... I do like the Lithuanian one and the story behind it.
ReplyDeleteI often see someone else's posting of a stamp that reminds me of one I have but still cannot find
DeleteThere is no doubt that the Lithuanian stamp is depicting a battle.
ReplyDeleteit was interesting trying to read about this battle :)
DeleteYour stamps are a great interpretation of the theme. I notice that the French one is also featuring French authors!!
ReplyDeleteyes, I was a little confused about the authors being included.
DeleteI like the French stamp!
ReplyDeleteI feel a little humbled not knowing (remembering?) that the French army was even in Mexico at one time
DeleteI'm so glad I don't live during the time of the Crusades! Life was hard enough without knights trying to make it even harder. Just saying.
ReplyDeleteyes, and when the Pope had real authority over all of our lives....
DeleteThe Lithuanian stamp is so great - but what makes it even more so, is hearing the story behind it. Thanks.
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