Russian border service has begun from May 16, 1512, when Vacily III, Grand Duke of Moscow, has approved the “Order to the Ugrian voivods” – the first Russian charter of the border service.
The stamp depicts a boundary pillar, crossed rifles and sabres, along the circle there is a wreath of oak and laurel branches which are in the background of the map of the Russian Federation pained painted in colors of the State flag.
Design:A. Povarihin.
Denomination: 13 rub.
Size of stamp: 42x30 mm.
Form of issue: sheet (5x3) of 11 stamps and 4 coupons.
Circulation: 341 thousand copies (31 thousand sheets).
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