Item #254195 Signed printed salutation. Serge SHTEMENKO, 1907 - 1976.

Signed printed salutation

1972.

3.75 x 7.5 inches, no place, no date, circa 1972 -- sending best wishes to a colleague on the 54th anniversary of the founding of the Soviet Armed Forces. Fine condition.

General of the Soviet Union demoted in 1952 on suspicion of disloyalty, however his life was spared due to his dynamic military career during World War II. Later he supported Zhukov during Beria's attempted seizure of power in 1953 upon Stalin's death.

Binding: Unbound
Language: English

Price: $125.00

Item #254195

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