Soviet pins
About this piece
A vibrant collection of Soviet-era pins and badges, each a snapshot of life under the USSR. The group includes architectural landmarks—notably a green and yellow enamel pin depicting Cologne Cathedral (marked ‘Vilnius’), and a silvered metal pin showing a detailed city street plan. Alongside these are regional and civic badges in brass and enamel, some featuring Cyrillic inscriptions, shield shapes typical of Soviet design, and geometric motifs. A few circular medals with portrait profiles and commemorative imagery round out the set.
These pins represent the Soviet tradition of collecting and gifting badges as tokens of travel, civic pride, and membership. Most show the robust enamel and brass construction characteristic of mid-to-late Soviet manufacture. Several pieces display gentle wear consistent with age and wear from pinning; surfaces retain good colour definition despite patina. The mix suggests a personal collection gathered over time, likely spanning the 1960s–1980s. Each pin is a small but tangible record of Soviet culture and identity.
| Brand | Pin's |
|---|---|
| Colour | Multi |
| Material | |
| Era | |
| Style | Modernist |
| Size | One Size |
| Department | Unisex |
| Condition | Used – Excellent |
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