Description: The railway line from Kursk, Russia and Kiev, Ukraine was completed in 1870 and began service that year. The line was about 280 miles long. It played a significant role during World War II as a supply line for Russian equipment and troops. Kursk was the site of the largest ever tank battle between German and Russian forces, with close to 500,000 troops killed or missing. For auction is a bond for the Kursk-Kiev Railway, dated 1887. It is for 1,000 German Marks and paid 4% interest. Language on the bond is in both Russian and German. The bond measures appx 16x9 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. A German tax stamp is in red on the front side. 1897 Kursk-Kiev Railroad bond, Imperial Russian Government, 1,000 German marks Click images to enlarge Description The railway line from Kursk, Russia and Kiev, Ukraine was completed in 1870 and began service that year. The line was about 280 miles long. It played a significant role during World War II as a supply line for Russian equipment and troops. Kursk was the site of the largest ever tank battle between German and Russian forces, with close to 500,000 troops killed or missing. For auction is a bond for the Kursk-Kiev Railway, dated 1887. It is for 1,000 German Marks and paid 4% interest. Language on the bond is in both Russian and German. The bond measures appx 16x9 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. A German tax stamp is in red on the front side. This item is in fair-good condition. It has no rips or tears, and all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has no cancellation punch holes. The bond has been folded. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 30 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-12-02T17:17:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.59 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
