Stamp set of RUSSIA 2019 Treasures of Russia Precious metals and precious stones

Description: STAMP SET OF RUSSIA 2019 - Treasures of Russia. 300 years of the state fund of precious metals and precious stones of the Russian Federation./2533 - 2536 (4 stamps) In 2019, the 300th anniversary of the State Fund of Precious Metals and Precious Stones of the Russian Federation will be celebrated. The decree of Peter I of 1719 approved the form of storage of especially significant state values. Today, the fund is part of the gold and foreign exchange reserves of Russia, is a combination of precious metals, stones and products from them and is intended to provide for the production, financial, scientific, socio-cultural and other needs of the Russian Federation.The badge with a portrait of Peter the Great dates back to the beginning of the 18th century, was handed out by special highest permission to members of the imperial family and the highest and most honored dignitaries of the state for special services to the Fatherland, was equated with orders.The pink diamond diadem was used during the weddings of the great princesses, and originally belonged to Empress Maria Fedorovna, the wife of Emperor Paul I.The port bouquet, made in the middle of the 18th century, served as a miniature vase for fresh flowers, filled with water and pinned to the dress corsage.A rattle-whistle was made in 1740 for the son of Empress Anna Leopoldovna, after three decades, Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich presented it to his first-born Alexander.On the postage stamps are depicted: a breastplate with a portrait of Peter I, a diadem, a port-bouquet and a rattle-whistle. Shipping and handling: International regular mail - 3.50$ Registered mail is 8.50$ Combined shipping available - NO extra charge for additional stamps/ FDCs.

Price: 4.93 USD

Location: TARTU

End Time: 2024-12-18T19:30:14.000Z

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