On May 8, 2013 the Russian Federation post plans an edition
of the fifth issue of series "Victory Weapon". A set of 4 values is
devoted to the Navy subject. On stamps are presented the military ships which were taking
part in the Great Patriotic War: Trawler "Mina" decorated by the Red Banner Award. Guards patrol ship “Metel” Guards bronekater BKA-75 Kanoneer boat "Usyskin" decorated by the Red
Banner Award.
The postage issues are printed in 4 sheets of 15 values, in collective sheetlet of 2 sets and in Luxe-booklet. Artist: А. Drobyshev. Size of stamps: 65х32,5 mm. Edition: 465 000 copies.
The course of operations in the Great Patriotic War showed
that the Soviet Navy successfully coped with the tasks set for it. The ships
and staff of fleet and flotillas interacted with armies of Red Army in carrying
out operations and carried out the independent operations against armies and fleet
of the opponent.
