Red Star lapel pin?

Bill Garvy · 02-13-2011, 09:03 PM

I am soliciting the thoughts of our membership as to what this might be. It measures about an inch across. I've been told this type of welded attachment pin was used on znacki from the 1950's thru the 1970's.

Esteban_cool · 02-13-2011, 09:05 PM

That H&S design looks strange; almost sure it´s not soviet. I´ve seen that kind of pin too in other soviet badges, so I assume it may have been made in the USSR but for a communit organization of another country.

Lapa · 02-14-2011, 08:00 AM

I don't think that it is sovet, as Esteban pointed out. As to the pin attachment, this was a fairly standard type at the time; I would not link it to a specific country.

Marc

EricFG · 02-14-2011, 01:50 PM

The attachment method is similar to Soviet 50s style while the pin itself I've not seen on anything Soviet. The safety pin looks more Western, to me, and possibly of the same era.
I like the overall look of it.

deValcourt · 02-14-2011, 09:22 PM

The pin and catch is exactly like one on an Azerbaijan badge I just got in - and the circular plate attaching it to the badge is also common (lots of Bulgarian/Hungarian badges have the same design). As for country of origin for this specific design (obverse), I agree with the non-Soviet (at least not in the all-union sphere).

Phillip

Bill Garvy · 02-14-2011, 10:21 PM

Thank you, gentlemen, for your thoughtful responses!

Bill Garvy · 02-18-2011, 08:59 PM

Finally arrived and made a couple of more scans. . . The quality of the enamel is excellent. . . Where's Richie C when you need him?

EricFG · 02-19-2011, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Garvy

. . . Where's Richie C when you need him?

If you type 'cap badge' he can hear your key strokes and will turn up quickly. :)
I'm starting to get a Yugoslavian vibe from this.

Lapa · 02-19-2011, 09:46 AM

Definitely not Soviet.

Marc

Esteban_cool · 02-19-2011, 11:52 AM

As the picture name suggests, could it possibly be German?

02-13-2011, 09:05 PM	#2
Esteban_cool Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Age: 36 Posts: 1,103	Re: Red Star lapel pin? That H&S design looks strange; almost sure it´s not soviet. I´ve seen that kind of pin too in other soviet badges, so I assume it may have been made in the USSR but for a communit organization of another country. __________________ There's nothing in the streets Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Are now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again

02-14-2011, 08:00 AM	#3
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Red Star lapel pin? I don't think that it is sovet, as Esteban pointed out. As to the pin attachment, this was a fairly standard type at the time; I would not link it to a specific country. Marc

02-14-2011, 01:50 PM	#4
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Red Star lapel pin? The attachment method is similar to Soviet 50s style while the pin itself I've not seen on anything Soviet. The safety pin looks more Western, to me, and possibly of the same era. I like the overall look of it. __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

02-14-2011, 09:22 PM	#5
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Red Star lapel pin? The pin and catch is exactly like one on an Azerbaijan badge I just got in - and the circular plate attaching it to the badge is also common (lots of Bulgarian/Hungarian badges have the same design). As for country of origin for this specific design (obverse), I agree with the non-Soviet (at least not in the all-union sphere). Phillip __________________ Phillip

02-14-2011, 10:21 PM	#6
Bill Garvy Comrade Curmudgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,642	Re: Red Star lapel pin? *Thank you, gentlemen, for your thoughtful responses!*

02-19-2011, 09:46 AM	#9
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Red Star lapel pin? Definitely not Soviet. Marc

02-19-2011, 11:52 AM	#10
Esteban_cool Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Age: 36 Posts: 1,103	Re: Red Star lapel pin? As the picture name suggests, could it possibly be German? __________________ There's nothing in the streets Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Are now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again

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