Issued in 1920, this powerful Czechoslovakian stamp depicts the national heraldic lion breaking free from its chains—a symbolic representation of the country’s liberation following World War I and the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Designed by the acclaimed artist Jaroslav Dobrovský, the image embodies national pride and rebirth. The bold Art Nouveau-inspired lines and rich brown tone emphasize strength and resilience. This early definitive issue is among the most emblematic designs of the new republic’s postal history.