Ivanov Collection of Russia; Matuzas Collection Of Lithuania; U.S. & Worldwide
September 7-8, 2011 and September 13-15, 2011

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #8105
RUSSIA Military Mail
1917 Russian Detachment in Algeria, two picture postcards addressed to Vosges, one from the Russian base at Burdeau, with violet "Detachement de Travailleurs Ruses du Kreider/Compagnie 19/03" and "Compagnie 19/03/Le Ct de Cie" circular handstamp; the other from the Russian base at Medea, Algeria. Between April 1916 and April 1917 four brigades of Russian Troops served in France. After the Russian Revolution, two brigades attached to the French Artillery Detachments based in Medea and Burdeau, Algeria, deserted the Russian Army and rebelled against the French (some Russian soldiers were eventually pressed into hard labor by the French government in Algeria from 1916 to 1920) A v.f. and rare historical cards
Envelope
Price Realized
$1,500.00

Previous Lot Auction Index Next Lot

Back to Top