Postcard Brest Fortress - Hero, elaborate artwork and format, 1976.
In folder format, uncommonly large at 7" x 4" when closed, unmailable without a cover. Published by the PLAKAT ("Poster") Publishing House, Moscow, circulation 500,000. The artwork on the front cover is a a collage consisting of a contemporary color photo of the Brest Fortress and the Gold Star of Hero of the Soviet Union, with the Order of Lenin that came with the title. The back cover is an offset print of the center of the famous 1951 oil-on-canvas painting by Pyotr Krivonogov Defenders of the Brest Fortress, nowadays on exhibit in the Central Museum of the Armed Forces in Mos
In folder format, uncommonly large at 7" x 4" when closed, unmailable without a cover. Published by the PLAKAT ("Poster") Publishing House, Moscow, circulation 500,000. The artwork on the front cover is a a collage consisting of a contemporary color photo of the Brest Fortress and the Gold Star of Hero of the Soviet Union, with the Order of Lenin that came with the title. The back cover is an offset print of the center of the famous 1951 oil-on-canvas painting by Pyotr Krivonogov Defenders of the Brest Fortress, nowadays on exhibit in the Central Museum of the Armed Forces in Moscow. The inside space is decorated with the image of the monument to the defenders of the fortress and the slogan "The Heroes' Feat is Immortal!"
The Brest Fortress was unique in its receiving the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for its unique and well-researched and publicized defense against the Nazi invaders from the first moments of the Patriotic War on 22 June 1941, lasting until 23 July, completely isolated from the retreating Red Army. The 9,000-strong garrison of the fortress offered such incredible resistance that Hitler and Mussolini paid it a visit to it in late August and, reportedly, Hitler took a piece of one of the bridges leading to the fortress with him as a memento. The last recorded skirmish took place on 23 July. Five Red Army soldiers were killed, one senior lieutenant was captured. The following search for more Red Army troops ended with wounding one more soldier. He was the last defender of the fortress.
In very good to excellent condition, showing mild creases and minimal wear to the fold, edges, and corners.
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