Valstybinio Apdraudimo Įstaiga vintage insurance sign

This image features a historical enamel sign from the 'Valstybinio Apdraudimo Įstaiga' (State Insurance Institution) of Lithuania, featuring the phrase 'Apdrausta' (Insured). These plaques were commonly mounted on buildings in Lithuania during the interwar period (1918–1940) to indicate that the property was insured against fire or other risks by the state-sanctioned insurance body.

The institutional branding includes the Lithuanian coat of arms (Vytis) at the center. After Lithuania regained independence and transitioned to a market economy, the state insurance system underwent significant changes. The historical Valstybinio Apdraudimo Įstaiga eventually evolved into 'Lietuvos Draudimas,' which is now the largest insurance provider in Lithuania. Today, it is part of the PZU Group, a major financial group based in Poland. This plaque serves as a historical artifact of Lithuanian social and economic history rather than a modern commercial product.