Old postcards Victory Day May 9

Victory Day postcards are more than just festive illustrations. They preserve historical memory, the visual language of Soviet patriotism, and the emotions of generations who lived through the war. Especially valuable are vintage May 9 postcards that reflect respect, sorrow, and heroism.

In the 1950s–1980s, retro postcards for Victory Day depicted veterans, children with flowers, military medals, red carnations, the eternal flame, doves of peace, war memorials, and ceremonial marches. They were often accompanied by captions such as “Happy Victory Day!”, “We remember!”, or “Glory to the victors!”

One of the common compositions shows a boy in a military cap handing flowers to a grey-haired veteran, with a red banner, a star, and the date “May 9” in the background. This blend of childlike sincerity and heroic pathos was typical of Soviet-era visual culture.

Soviet Victory Day postcards are appreciated for their graphic design, symbolism, emotional tone, and publishing details — typography, color palettes, and handwritten messages on the back. They are now considered historical artifacts that help us better understand how collective memory about the war was shaped.

Today, these postcards are studied by historians, designers, exhibition curators, and collectors, as well as those fascinated by 20th-century visual heritage. They are used in museum displays, educational projects, nostalgic collections, and even modern graphic design.

 Who might be interested in this category:

• Collectors of Soviet and military postcards
• Historians of World War II
• Teachers and museum professionals
• Designers working with Soviet visual style
• Anyone who values Victory Day memory and the veteran’s image in culture