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KGB pin to jacket ? - marsino - 02-23-2011
Hello friends!
I wanted to show you this object.
In your opinion, is a lapel pin of fantasy?
KGB pin to jacket ? - marsino - 02-23-2011
Two more photos.
KGB pin to jacket ? - Al-muell - 02-24-2011
I am no expert, but would guess it's a fantasy, possibly (judging from quality) a product of the same people who made those Stalin's busts that were a real plague last year.
KGB pin to jacket ? - desantnik - 02-24-2011
Looks fantasy to me.
KGB pin to jacket ? - marsino - 02-24-2011
Al-muell Wrote:I am no expert, but would guess it's a fantasy, possibly (judging from quality) a product of the same people who made those Stalin's busts that were a real plague last year.I do not think, It is in my possession, from 8 years ago,
donated by a friend, who had long been.
KGB pin to jacket ? - deValcourt - 02-24-2011
This symbol is the one used in the 1980s KGB IDs (they removed the sword to make them seem less frightening). It looks nice, but I agree with the others that it is fantasy piece because the lettering is not very well done and there is no maker mark (other than the silver content mark). Also, if it were Soviet the pin itself would be different. Moreover, since this is the All-union KGB symbol, it would very likely have been produced by one of the two main mints (MMD or LMD) and I don't see that. Sorry.:(
It looks nice, certainly fun to have, but I don't think even your friend knew it wasn't a real KGB issue pin.
Phillip
KGB pin to jacket ? - marsino - 02-24-2011
Follow your teachings, I was almost sure it was invented.
I posted to hear your comments ... is always a pleasure.
You are very good and competent :thumbsup
KGB pin to jacket ? - marsino - 02-25-2011
You have to show an original?
I'd like to see it.
Please, of course ;)
KGB pin to jacket ? - deValcourt - 02-25-2011
marsino Wrote:You have to show an original?
I'd like to see it.
Please, of course ;)
I think what you have is an "original" in that they did not make these for consumption other than for tourists.
Phillip
KGB pin to jacket ? - marsino - 02-25-2011
Thanks again :cheers