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The reliable shield of the motherland

Poster Number: PP 523
Category: Military
Poster Notes: In the background of there appears to be rows of R-12 Dvina ballistic missiles on the backs of the flatbed carriers. The soldier is carrying an AK-47 Kalashnikov rifle.
Media Size: 37x27
Poster Type: Offset
Publishing Date: 1968
Editorial Information: Editor G. Shchetkin.
Technical Information on Poster: February 8, 1968. Publication No. 1-325. Volume 1 sheet of paper. Order No. 1513. Price 10 kopeks. 8-2-2 /68
Glavlit Directory Number: A04843.
Catalog Notes: PP 523 Military
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