common1900-1945

Slovakia 1945 Liberation of Bratislava

Name: Slovakia 1945 Liberation of Bratislava
Brand: Slovakia

Slovakia · 1945 · 50 h

This stamp commemorates the liberation of Bratislava on April 4, 1945. The design features a Soviet soldier raising the Czechoslovak flag over the city, symbolizing the end of Nazi occupation and the restoration of Czechoslovak sovereignty.

Issued in the final days of World War II in Europe, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in Slovak history as Soviet forces, part of the Bratislava–Brno Offensive, liberated the capital city.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

world-war-ii liberation military soldiers flags bratislava

Catalog Numbers

scott397

michel58

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.