Confirmed varieties of Mikhail Frunze
In 1960, the Soviet Union issued a commemorative postage stamp marking the 75th anniversary of the birth of Mikhail Vasilyevich Frunze (1885–1925), a prominent revolutionary leader and one of the key commanders of the Red Army during the Russian Civil War. This stamp is part of a series of jubilee issues released in 1960, reflecting the Soviet practice of honoring significant anniversaries and notable historical figures.
The design of the stamp is rendered in brown and dark tones. The foreground features a realistic portrait of Frunze, capturing his strong character and leadership qualities. In the background, a scene evokes the revolutionary era, perhaps depicting marching soldiers symbolic of the Red Army, which Frunze led during pivotal moments of the Civil War. The stamp’s inscription includes his name and commemorative dates, emphasizing its jubilee nature.
This issue not only served as a tribute to Frunze’s legacy as a key architect of the Red Army’s successes but also formed part of a broader Soviet philatelic campaign aimed at reinforcing public memory of revolutionary heroes. The stamp was issued at a standard denomination of 40 kopecks and was intended for regular postal use.
Confirmed varieties of stamp of Mikhail Frunze
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dot under letter "П" in word "ПОЧТА" #1
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dots over the leaf #1
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light streak on forehead at the left #2
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ledge on the second letter "С" in "СССР" #3
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deformed below right leg of letter "П" in word "ПОЧТА" #5
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dot under letter "Ч" in word "ПОЧТА" #7
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dot over "1960" #8
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spot on "0" in date "1960" #11
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dot over the leaf #18
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brown line from above on "СССР" #20
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streaks under 1st "С" in "СССР" #21
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dot over "П" in "ПОЧТА" #29
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broken "4" in "40" #30
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streak under "СССР" #32
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dot on the collar #34
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streak under "1960" #37
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light spot to the left from date "1960" #41
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dot to the right of "40" #42
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dot over the leaf #50
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light spot under "0" in face value #53
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streaks on letters "ПОЧ" in word "ПОЧТА" #63
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streak in the right upper corner & dot between "ЧТ" in "ПОЧТА" #67
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dark streak on forehead #71
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streak between "ПОЧТА" and "СССР" #73
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streak on word "ПОЧТА" #75
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dot on the forehead & white spot on a soldier #75
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deformed "0" in "40" #76