Silver plated brass; measures 23.5 tall x 20.7 mm wide. Features profiles of Stalin and Lenin covering the globe. There are dates "1917-1937" and a Roman numeral "XX" near the bottom. There is a maker mark 1ЮФ ("1 YuF" for "1st Jewelry Factory",) to the reverse.

In outstanding, excellent condition. The details of the bas-reliefs and other artwork are perfect and crisp. The silver plating is exceptionally well preserved showing none of the usual wear to the high points of the portraits and creating a full impression that the badge is made of solid silver. The si

Silver plated brass; measures 23.5 tall x 20.7 mm wide. Features profiles of Stalin and Lenin covering the globe. There are dates "1917-1937" and a Roman numeral "XX" near the bottom. There is a maker mark 1ЮФ ("1 YuF" for "1st Jewelry Factory",) to the reverse.

In outstanding, excellent condition. The details of the bas-reliefs and other artwork are perfect and crisp. The silver plating is exceptionally well preserved showing none of the usual wear to the high points of the portraits and creating a full impression that the badge is made of solid silver. The silver plating on the reverse is likewise perfect. The screw post is full length, over 8 mm, and includes a scarce original screw plate maker marked "1st Jewelry and Silver (factory), Metizsoyuz P/Z Soyuzyuvelirtorga".

/Avers 8, p. 18 fig. 70.a/.
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