Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE This is a GUARANTEED ORIGINAL item made and used during the Soviet period – NOT a replica or souvenir! The badge is in anodized aluminum, enamels and lacquer; measures approx. 39 mm in width. It is actually quite well-made for a late-period Soviet badge. Features red Hammer and Sickle emblem on gold background. The reverse shows a raised logo of the factory in the city of Dnepropetrovsk (now known as Dnipro) in Soviet Ukraine which manufactured these badges during the Soviet era. The badge is in SUPERB CONDITION. It shows no wear to enamel or tarnish to the gold finish. The pin attachment is fully functional. After the Communists largely eradicated the active role of church in society - much like it happened during the Great French Revolution over two hundred years prior - the state assumed the responsibility for conducting weddings in the Soviet Union. There eventually was a desire to recapture at least some of the "pomp and circumstance" of weddings previously held in Orthodox churches. All the officials conducting the wedding ceremony were therefore issued a special badge (the “Chief Priest” i.e. ZAGS Registrar would also wear the big chain of office). This interesting item from the Soviet era will display nicely and can be a great conversation piece! Please note, the penny in our photo is for size reference. FREE SHIPPING (USPS 1st cl. Mail) WITHIN USA ONLY! We WILL NOT ship our eBay items outside USA.
Price: 14.99 USD
Location: Tenafly, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-11-24T16:51:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 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
Category: Collectibles
Original or Reproduction: Original
Country: Soviet Union
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
Modified Item: No
