Russia 1952 Stamps Orders of the USSR
In 1952, the Soviet Union issued several postage stamps related to the Orders of the USSR, which were honorific titles bestowed by the government for various military and civilian achievements. Here are some details about those stamp issues:
- Orders of the USSR Series (January 28, 1952)
- This set included 9 stamps depicting the following orders: Order of Lenin, Order of the Red Banner, Order of the Patriotic War 1st class, Order of the Red Star, Order of Suvorov 3rd class, Order of Kutuzov 3rd class, Order of Nakhimov 2nd class, Order of the Badge of Honor, and Order of Glory 3rd class.
- The stamps had face values ranging from 20 kopeks to 1 ruble.
- 30th Anniversary of the Order of Lenin (April 22, 1952)
- A single 40 kopek stamp was issued to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Order of Lenin in 1930.
- The design featured the Order of Lenin medal against an industrial background.
- 100th Anniversary of the Patriotic War of 1812 (August 26, 1952)
- A souvenir sheet containing 4 stamps (40k each) was released for the 100th anniversary of the Patriotic War against Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812.
- The stamps portrayed Soviet orders related to that war – the Order of Kutuzov and Order of Suvorov.
These stamps highlighting Soviet orders served to promote patriotism and recognize military valor/service to the state during the Stalin era in the USSR. The designs incorporated iconic Soviet awards and their ceremonial regalia.
