{"product_id":"cross-of-military-merit-ukrainian-stamps","title":"Cross of Military Merit – Ukrainian Stamp Sheet","description":"\u003cp\u003eHonor the courage of Ukraine’s defenders with the official Ukrposhta “Cross of Military Merit” collectible postage stamp sheet. Issued in 2023, this Ukrainian stamp release is dedicated to one of the country’s highest military distinctions, awarded for exceptional bravery, heroism and outstanding leadership in combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cross of Military Merit Ukrainian stamp sheet contains 6 collectible postage stamps featuring the prestigious military decoration established by the President of Ukraine on May 5, 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award recognizes members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations for extraordinary personal courage, heroic actions during combat missions, and exceptional success in commanding troops during military operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Ukrainian Military Award with Historic Roots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern Cross of Military Merit draws inspiration from the historic Cross of Military Merit of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation Council (UGVR), originally designed by renowned Ukrainian artist Nil Khasevych.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contemporary decoration was designed by Oleksandr Lezhnev. Made of silver with gilded elements, it takes the form of an equilateral cross with the Badge of the Princely State of Volodymyr the Great at its center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the first recipients of the modern military decoration were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Valerii Zaluzhnyi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptain Vladyslav Kalievskyi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSergeant Dariia Mazurenko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLieutenant General Yevhen Moysiuk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColonel Oleksandr Okhrimenko\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Ukrposhta Stamp Issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUkrposhta released the Cross of Military Merit postage stamp on October 26, 2023. The postal issue was created by Ukrainian artist Volodymyr Taran and forms part of Ukrposhta’s Ukrainian Awards series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial Ukrposhta collectible postage stamp sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Ukrainian postage stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial issue: Cross of Military Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Ukrainian Awards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssue date: October 26, 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamp size: 30 × 40.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheet size: 110 × 105 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostal issue artist: Volodymyr Taran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary decoration design: Oleksandr Lezhnev\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal print run: 450,000 stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Ukrainian collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian postage stamp collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrposhta collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian military history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Ukraine wartime stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary award and medal collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian diaspora gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporters of Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatriotic Ukrainian collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cross of Military Merit Ukrainian stamp sheet brings together modern Ukrainian military history, centuries-old national symbolism and contemporary philately. It is a meaningful collectible honoring the extraordinary courage of those defending Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e100% authentic Ukrposhta collectible. Fast shipping from our Canadian warehouse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gifts From Ukraine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935477911785,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1904\/9193\/files\/cross-of-military-merit-ukrainian-stamp-sheet.jpg?v=1789413648","url":"https:\/\/giftsfromukraine.com\/products\/cross-of-military-merit-ukrainian-stamps","provider":"Gifts From Ukraine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}