In brass, tin, and enamels; measures 21 mm in height, 24 mm in width. Two-part construction with the image of the building superimposed on the base.

In excellent condition, no wear to the metal or enamels visible to the naked eye. The pin attachment is fully functional.

The Leningrad Palace of Culture named after the Russian and Soviet writer Maxim Gorky, was built in 1925-27 in constructivist style, and was the first such establishment erected in Leningrad. It was opened for public on the day of the 10th anniversary of the October Revolution, 7 November 1927. A Palace of Cu

In brass, tin, and enamels; measures 21 mm in height, 24 mm in width. Two-part construction with the image of the building superimposed on the base.

In excellent condition, no wear to the metal or enamels visible to the naked eye. The pin attachment is fully functional.

The Leningrad Palace of Culture named after the Russian and Soviet writer Maxim Gorky, was built in 1925-27 in constructivist style, and was the first such establishment erected in Leningrad. It was opened for public on the day of the 10th anniversary of the October Revolution, 7 November 1927. A Palace of Culture, or "House of Culture" in case of smaller more modest such buildings, was a purely Soviet concept aimed to replace religious places of worship with centers where the Soviet people could congregate for various social, cultural, educational, and even sports activities - all with the thickest admix of communist propaganda, of course.

Please note that the modern photo of the Palace of Culture building is for illustrative purposes and does not come with the badge.

Please note that the penny in our photo is for size reference.
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