Soviet Badge of a Member of the Supreme Soviet
of Azerbaijani Soviet Socialist Republic
(Legislative Government of Azerbaijan when it was a part of theSoviet Union),
pin back type, 1970s – early 80s issue.
This is GUARANTEED 100%ORIGINAL Badge officially issued during the Soviet era to one of the members ofthe Communist elite in Soviet Republic of Azerbaijan– NOT a recent replica(we’ve seen many of those on the market recently!)
The badge is inSTERLING SILVER with Gilt finish and Enamel. The quality is superb, absolutebest the Soviet Mint could produce. The reverse shows raised Moscow mint mark"MMD" with "square" or flat top "D", which ischaracteristic of Supreme Soviet badges produced in the 70s through early80s. There is also an engraved serialnumber “347”; this number corresponds with the electoral district of theoriginal owner of the badge. The Russian archives still contain information onthe districts and the members they “elected” to the government, so it may bepossible someday to find out who exactly was the original owner!
The elections in theSoviet Union and all Soviet republics were of course a sham, as all“candidates” were picked by the Communist Party, and no opposition was allowedeven in theory. Moreover, those who comprised the Supreme Soviet were lawmakersin name only: the Central Committee of the Communist Party in Moscow andespecially its all-powerful Politburo called all the shots and determinedpolicy for the entire Soviet Union as well as its republics. Nevertheless, themembers of the Supreme Soviet at the very least had great influence inlocalities where they came from and enjoyed many benefits not available – andoften not even known - to common citizens. Moreover, many of the top CommunistParty and military “big shots” were also members of the Supreme Soviets. Whoeverwas the owner of this badge, he was definitely one of the “inner party” elite!
The badge is in EXCELLENT condition. The enamel isessentially perfect having only a couple of miniscule contact marks virtuallyunnoticeable to the naked eye.
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