First Day of Issue = November 27, 1997
Size: 40.00 mm x 29.00 mm
Perforated 10.00 x 11.50
Print method: Lithography

Creative team
V. Neilands, Designer

Stamp issued for the 800th Anniversary of Riga. Stamp shows Riga Castle and weapons used in the Middle Ages. On the right side

ZOBENBRĀĻU UN LIVONIJAS ORDEŅU MĪTNES VIETA XIII - XVI GS.
translates to
SEAT OF THE LIVONIAN BROTHERS OF THE SWORD XIII - XVI CENTURY.



Catalog numbers
Scott 456
Michel LV 469

For more information check out the links below
History of Riga
Livonian Brothers of the Sword
Riga Castle
Riga Castle (Wikipedia)

This stamp belongs to the following sets

800th Anniversary of Riga