Description: An Original Hand-Signed FDC (First Day Cover) by Lt.-General Kyrylo Budanov-Dir. Ukrainian Intelligence, Ministry of Defense and Igor Smelyansky, Ukrainian Postmaster General & CEO, in Excellent Condition. (Includes a COA with a Lifetime Money Back Guarantee for Autograph Authenticity). The set also includes (1) 4x6 color photo (unsigned) of the official FDC and Autographing event picturing Lt-General Budanov and Postmaster General & CEO, Smelyansky, in Excellent Condition. On August 5, 2020, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, appointed Lt.-General Kyrylo Budanov as Head of the Main Intelligence of Directorate of the Ministry of Defense. In 2014, Lt.-General Budanov fought in the Ukraine-Russia War in Donbas and was wounded several times. From 2018-2020, he participated in Special Military Operations that were deemed classified. In 2022, he was also made Chairman of the Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, and as a result, he was involved in the largest prisoner swap between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, when more than 215 Ukrainian defenders returned home, along with 100 fighters and commanders of the Azov Regiment. Lt.-General Budanov is also a recipient of the Full Knight of the Order of Courage Award issued in Ukraine. The Stamp and First Day Cover are part of the Series, "Glory to the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine" who have continued to repulse the Russian invaders during 2022-23 Ukrainian-Russian War.****NOTE***These Ukrainian Military leaders and soldiers autographing are in a fluid situation in that the War is ongoing unlike the autographs from WW II where most were signed post War. There is no guarantee that any Ukrainian Military leader, politician or soldier will survive the War, and in this sacrifice to save their country and families, let this signed FDC be a reminder to us in the U.S., NATO and the World why WE stand with Ukraine in wishing them victory and peace. (A portion of this sale supports the families, children and wounded Ukrainian soldiers and civilians in their fight to save their country and stop the Russian aggression). Purchase includes the Hand-Signed Autographed FDC, the COA with a Lifetime Money Back Guarantee for Autograph Authenticity, the (1) 4x6 color photo (unsigned) commemorating the official autographing and First Day of Issuing event picturing both Lt.-General Budanov and Postmaster General, Smelyansky, and a 4-page courtesy bio of Lt.-General Kyrylo Budanov, Director of Intelligence, Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. Estimated Market Value = $250.
Price: 89.95 USD
Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-21T22:05:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.9 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
First Day Cover with Stamp issued to Commemorate "Defense: Intelligence of Ukraine & Glory to the Armed Forces".
Signed by: Lt.-General Kyrylo Bundanov, Dir. of Intelligence
Signed: Yes
General Budanov has had 10 Russian Assassination Attempts: on his life / Awarded Knight of Order for Courage
Lt. General Budanov has had 10 Russian Assassination Attempts: on his life / Led Successful Ukrainian Attack on Crimean Bridge.
Other Autographs on the FDC include Igo Smelyansky, Ukrainian: Postmaster General & CEO.
Modified Item: No
Industry: Military
-General Budanov and: Igor Smelyansky during FD Issue / Signing Ceremony.
Autograph Authentication: American- German Stamps Dealer
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
Includes a 4x6 color photo of Lt.-General Budanov and: Igor Smelyansky, Postmaster CEO, during Signing Ceremony.
