Step into the ideological theater of interwar Europe with this complete Mint Never Hinged set of Soviet anti-war propaganda stamps, issued in 1935 to mark the 20th anniversary of World War I. Scott Catalog Numbers : 546-550. Condition : Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – pristine gum, sharp corners, vivid impressions. Themes : Anti-militarism, peace advocacy, international solidarity. Imagery : Soldiers, grieving civilians, peace doves, broken swords-each stamp a visual manifesto. Historical Context : Issued during Stalin’s consolidation era, these stamps reflect the USSR’s attempt to position itself as a global voice for peace amid rising fascism and imperial tensions. The 1935 Soviet Anti-War Stamps: Design and Features. Each stamp in the series features a vertical design with the inscription. 5 kopeks black – “War Clouds”. A dark, haunting design featuring storm clouds dripping like bombs over a Soviet city, symbolizing the looming threat of war. 10 kopeks ultramarine – “Flight from a Burning Village”. Depicts civilians fleeing destruction, highlighting the suffering of innocent people during wartime. 15 kopeks emerald-green – “Before War and Afterward”. Shows a stark contrast between a peaceful soldier before war and a wounded soldier on crutches after war, reinforcing the human cost of conflict. 20 kopeks chocolate – “Ploughing with the Sword”. An image of a soldier using a sword as a plough, representing the transition from war to peaceful labor. 35 kopeks carmine – “War and Revolution”. A dynamic scene of armed revolutionaries fighting, emphasizing the Soviet belief in the power of workers and soldiers to resist war and oppression. These bold, graphic images made this set one of the most politically charged philatelic issues of the Soviet Union. Perfect for collectors of. Soviet propaganda and thematic issues. Anti-war and peace movement memorabilia.