Soviet Union 1922 20 Rubles Hammer & Sickle Definitive

Soviet Union · 1922 · 20 rubles

This 1922 Soviet Union definitive stamp features the iconic hammer and sickle emblem, symbolizing the unity of workers and peasants, surmounted by a five-pointed star. The design is simple yet powerful, reflecting the early revolutionary ideals of the nascent Soviet state.

Issued shortly after the formation of the Soviet Union, this stamp is part of the first definitive series of the RSFSR, reflecting the new communist government's identity and its break from imperial Russia. It was used during a period of significant economic and political upheaval following the Russian Civil War.