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Western Army Cinderella Stamp
Russia · 1919 · 10 КОП.
The stamp features a double-headed eagle, a traditional Russian symbol, holding a sword and shield. It is inscribed with 'ЗА ЕДИНУЮ РОССІЮ' (For a United Russia) and 'ЗАПАДНАЯ АРМІЯ' (Western Army).
This is a Cinderella stamp issued by the anti-Bolshevik 'Western Army' during the Russian Civil War (1917-1922). It was likely used for propaganda or internal purposes rather than official postage.
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Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1316547" class="extiw" title="d:Q1316547"><span title="German graphic designer">Paul Waldraff</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain
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