Old postcards On February 23

Postcards for February 23rd are more than just greeting images. They vividly reflect Soviet military symbolism and notions of heroism, courage, and patriotism. Especially valuable are vintage February 23rd postcards, which preserve the visual language of the era: stern soldiers, red stars, children in pilot caps, and celebratory slogans.

In the 1950s–1980s, retro postcards for Defender of the Fatherland Day were formal and highly stylized. Common themes included soldiers, sailors, pilots, parade scenes, and military equipment. In children’s series — boys dressed as soldiers, girls with flowers congratulating fathers and grandfathers.

One postcard, for example, shows a small boy in a Soviet uniform holding a bouquet of mimosa with a serious look on his face. A red flag in the background frames the scene — a classic blend of childhood innocence and Soviet military aesthetics.

Soviet-era February 23rd postcards are valued by collectors for their detailed graphics, clean typography, publisher markings, and often — handwritten notes on the back. These are not just illustrations, but visual records of an era and examples of official propaganda design.

Today, such postcards are studied by historians, designers, collectors, and exhibition curators working with Soviet visual culture. They’re used in academic projects, retro-themed interiors, and museum displays.

Who is this category for? Those studying Soviet history, collecting military or holiday postcards, working with ideological visuals, or simply interested in the style and spirit of February 23rd in past-era graphics.