sentences:  Central Lithuania issued stamps from 1920 until annexation by Poland in 1922.In 1920, according to the Treaty of Versailles, the German area north of the Memel river was given the status of "Territoire de Memel" under the administration of the Council of Ambassadors, and French troops were sent for protection.On 9 January 1923, Lithuania occupied the territory during the Klaipėda Revolt and the territory was annexed by Lithuania.