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1914-1917 WWI Postcard illustrated to Irkutsk (Russian Empire), military free frank, with violet circular military postmark 'Controller of the 2nd Siberian Army Corps' - 'Корпусный Контролеръ 2 Сиб. Арм. Корпуса'

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)

The 2nd Siberian Army Corps initially operated from September 1914 as part of the 10th Army on the Northwestern Front. From February 1915, it served under the 12th Army, and from July to August 1915, as part of the 3th Army. From August 1915 to February 1916, and again from July 1916 to December 1917, it was part of the 12th Army (Northern Front). From February to March 1916, it operated within the 2nd Army (Western Front); from March to April 1916, it was attached to the 5th Army; and from May to July 1916, it served as part of the 1st Army

 

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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
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October 12 - 26, 2026
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