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Offered here is a vintage Soviet-era lapel/pin badge (znachok) issued for the Всесоюзная промышленная выставка (All-Union Industrial Exhibition, \"ВПВ\"). The badge is die-struck in a gilt gear/cog shape, referencing Soviet industry and manufacturing, with a dark enamel disc set behind a red enamel banner bearing the raised Cyrillic lettering \"ВПВ\" in gold-tone metal. The reverse carries the mint mark \"ММД\" for the Московский монетный двор (Moscow Mint),This type of exhibition badge was produced in the mid-20th century Soviet period and was typically issued to exhibitors, staff, or visitors as a commemorative or participation token. It\'s a nice small piece of Cold War-era Soviet material culture and industrial/exhibition memorabilia
Specifics:
Type: Soviet lapel/pin badge (znachok)
Country/Region: USSR (Soviet Union)
Era: Mid-20th century (Soviet period)
Material: Base metal (brass/bronze) with gilt finish and fired enamel
Marks: \"ММД\" mint mark (Moscow Mint) stamped on reverse
Inscription: \"ВПВ\" (Всесоюзная промышленная выставка / All-Union Industrial Exhibition)
Size: Small lapel pin, approx. 1 inch / 2.5 cm across
Color: Gold-tone, black/dark enamel field, red enamel banner
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