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General May-Mayevsky Propaganda Stamp
Russia (Armed Forces of South Russia) · 1919 · 10 Rubles
This propaganda stamp features a portrait of General Vladimir May-Mayevsky, a commander of the Volunteer Army, with the denomination '10 Rubles' at the bottom.
Issued by the anti-Bolshevik Armed Forces of South Russia (VSYUR) during the Russian Civil War (1919-1920), this stamp served as both postage and a tool for political propaganda, honoring a key White Army leader.
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Image: <a href="https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9E%D0%A1%D0%92%D0%90%D0%93" class="extiw" title="ru:ОСВАГ">ОСВАГ</a> <a href="https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%92%D0%A1%D0%AE%D0%A0" class="extiw" title="ru:ВСЮР">ВСЮР</a> · License: Public domain
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