The VLKSM stands for (translated of course) the "All-Union Lenin Communist Youth Organization", also known as the Komsomol. It was an organization for young men and women that acted as a bridge between the Young Pioneers and the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. This type of badge was an award for excellent participation or contribution to the VLKSM. Lenin, the founder of Marxism-Leninismschool and is the most recognized historical figure in the world. "Leninski Zachet" or "Lenin's Offset" is written in Russian under the Red Banner of the USSR
it is 3/4" by 3/4" and enameled red ongolden color metal.
