Izvestia newspaper No. 5 (7998), 1943, New insignia of the Red Army.

A rare genuine newspaper in good collector's condition, tears, fox spots, minor losses. The size is 60x42 cm. The landmark Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR "On the introduction of new insignia for the personnel of the Red Army" was published on the front page. It was this document that returned shoulder straps to the army, which had previously (after 1917) been considered a symbol of the "old regime." The column "In the last hour" contains data from the Soviet Information Bureau on the colossal trophies and losses of the enemy southwest and south of Stalingrad for the period from January 1 to January 5, 1943. It is indicated that 6,500 soldiers were captured, and since the beginning of the offensive (November 19, 1942) — more than 144 thousand prisoners. Guarantee of authenticity.