Moscow Gubernia Soviet Deputies Provisional Stamp

Russia · 1919 · 50 kopecks

A circular provisional stamp featuring a central swastika symbol, encircled by Cyrillic text identifying it as from the Moscow Gubernia Soviet of Deputies of the R.S.F.S.R. and its 50 kopeck denomination.

This stamp was issued during the tumultuous period of the Russian Civil War, reflecting the provisional nature of postal services under the early Soviet government. The use of the swastika symbol is notable, as it predates its later association with Nazism and was briefly adopted by some early Soviet entities.