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uncommon1900-1945
Russia 1914 Semi-Postal Soldier Specimen
Russia · 1914 · 10 kopeks
The stamp features a bust portrait of a Russian soldier in uniform, facing right, with the denomination '10 kopeks' and the inscription 'For the benefit of soldiers' below. It bears an 'OBRAZETS' (specimen) overprint at the bottom.
Issued at the beginning of World War I, this semi-postal stamp was intended to raise funds for the benefit of Russian soldiers. Its 'OBRAZETS' overprint indicates it is a specimen, not intended for postal use.
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Image: Post of Russia · License: Public domain
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