KGB pin to jacket ?

marsino · 02-23-2011, 06:08 PM

Hello friends!
I wanted to show you this object.
In your opinion, is a lapel pin of fantasy?

marsino · 02-23-2011, 06:14 PM

Two more photos.

Al-muell · 02-24-2011, 02:16 AM

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.

***desantnik*** · 02-24-2011, 02:31 AM

Looks fantasy to me.

marsino · 02-24-2011, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al-muell

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.

deValcourt · 02-24-2011, 09:33 AM

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

marsino · 02-24-2011, 05:11 PM

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

marsino · 02-24-2011, 08:08 PM

You have to show an original?
I'd like to see it.
Please, of course ;)

deValcourt · 02-25-2011, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marsino

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

marsino · 02-25-2011, 06:32 PM

Thanks again :cheers

02-24-2011, 02:16 AM	#3
Al-muell Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wrocław, Poland Posts: 1,828	Re: KGB pin to jacket ? 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.

02-24-2011, 02:31 AM	#4
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,341	Re: KGB pin to jacket ? Looks fantasy to me.

02-24-2011, 09:33 AM	#6
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: KGB pin to jacket ? 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 __________________ Phillip

02-24-2011, 05:11 PM	#7
marsino Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Italy Age: 58 Posts: 389	Re: KGB pin to jacket ? 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

02-24-2011, 08:08 PM	#8
marsino Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Italy Age: 58 Posts: 389	Re: KGB pin to jacket ? You have to show an original? I'd like to see it. Please, of course ;)

02-25-2011, 06:32 PM	#10
marsino Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Italy Age: 58 Posts: 389	Re: KGB pin to jacket ? Thanks again :cheers

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