Russia - Soviet Postcards & Military Field Letters (5) – 1930s–1940s – USSR – Torgsin, WWII Red Army, plus a

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Lot of 5 original Soviet postcards and military field letters dating from the 1930s–1940s, originating in Russia, titled Soviet Postcards & Military Field Letters (5) – 1930s–1940s – USSR – Torgsin, WWII Red Army, plus a.

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Lot of 5 original Soviet postcards and military field letters, dating from the 1930s–1940s.
A small but historically rich collection featuring early USSR postal history, WWII-era Red Army correspondence, and pre-war propaganda themes.

Contents of the lot
Two WWII Red Army field letters (Воинское письмо)
– Illustrated with patriotic wartime graphics (soldiers, red banners, tank scenes).
– Original handwritten addresses and military postmarks.
– Typical folded “triangular letter” style.

Torgsin postcard, early 1930s
– Rare example from the Torgsin (foreign currency trade) stores, active 1931–1936.
– With stamps, cancellation marks, and period handwriting.

Propaganda postcard with portraits of Civil War heroes
– Features well-known Soviet figures (e.g., Shchors, Chapaev, Kotovsky).
– Strong red graphic design typical of pre-war Soviet agitprop.

Plain Soviet postal card
– Unused, with USSR state emblem and address layout.

Plus

A diverse selection of genuine postage stamps from the Russian Empire, featuring the iconic imperial double-headed eagle emblem. These stamps represent a fascinating period of Russian history, spanning the final years of the Romanov dynasty.

This lot includes stamps with the following face values:
2 kopeks (Green)
5 kopeks (Red/Crimson

The stamps are MNH



– Please examine photos carefully for your own assessment.



Country
– Russia USSR / Soviet Union.

Lot of 5 original Soviet postcards and military field letters, dating from the 1930s–1940s.
A small but historically rich collection featuring early USSR postal history, WWII-era Red Army correspondence, and pre-war propaganda themes.

Contents of the lot
Two WWII Red Army field letters (Воинское письмо)
– Illustrated with patriotic wartime graphics (soldiers, red banners, tank scenes).
– Original handwritten addresses and military postmarks.
– Typical folded “triangular letter” style.

Torgsin postcard, early 1930s
– Rare example from the Torgsin (foreign currency trade) stores, active 1931–1936.
– With stamps, cancellation marks, and period handwriting.

Propaganda postcard with portraits of Civil War heroes
– Features well-known Soviet figures (e.g., Shchors, Chapaev, Kotovsky).
– Strong red graphic design typical of pre-war Soviet agitprop.

Plain Soviet postal card
– Unused, with USSR state emblem and address layout.

Plus

A diverse selection of genuine postage stamps from the Russian Empire, featuring the iconic imperial double-headed eagle emblem. These stamps represent a fascinating period of Russian history, spanning the final years of the Romanov dynasty.

This lot includes stamps with the following face values:
2 kopeks (Green)
5 kopeks (Red/Crimson

The stamps are MNH



– Please examine photos carefully for your own assessment.



Country
– Russia USSR / Soviet Union.

Details

Geographic Origin
Russia
Condition
MNH (Mint never hinged), Postal used
Title
Soviet Postcards & Military Field Letters (5) – 1930s–1940s – USSR – Torgsin, WWII Red Army, plus a
Has certificate or expert signature
No
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