Summary
Badge, alternatively known as a button, depicting Vladimir Lenin, head of the Soviet state from 1917 - 1924. It also shows the symbol of the Soviet state, and of Communism, the Hammer and Sickle.
Physical Description
This is a gold coloured plastic button in the shape of a shield. It has a raised border, like a lightly folded ribbon. At the centre Lenin's head is depicted, surrounded by a fluted area radiating from the centre. The fluted area is covered in a clear laquer. At the base in border is the hammer and sickle. On the back pin and catch, there is a raised logo and printing and a stippled effect over entire back.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Andrew Reeves, 29 Oct 1991
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Place Made
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Person Depicted
Vladimir I. Lenin, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1917-1924
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Inscriptions
Reverse: [logo]/15 kon
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Type of item
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Dimensions
32 mm (Length), 34 mm (Width), 6 mm (Height)
Re-measured 2.10.08
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Maximum dimensions
34 mm (Length), 32 mm (Width), 6 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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