Soviet Badge Commemoration Of The All-Union Parade Of Athletes

Description: Thanks for looking! Soviet Badge Commemoration Of The All-Union Parade Of Athletes - 1939 Height: 33.57mm Width: 25.57mm Weight: 8.164g Screw post length: 9.40mm Beginning 1937, the athletes' parade on Red Square was modeled on the civil-military parades held on both 1 May (International Workers Day) and 7 November (October Revolution Day), with marching bands provided by the Soviet Armed Forces' Moscow Military District. Each of the republics had their national teams and sports clubs present for the event, with the republican athletes wearing their national costumes and carrying their republican emblems. Also, a number of Young Pioneers from the Vladimir Lenin All-Union Pioneer Organization wearing their red neckerchiefs and a number of the Voluntary Sports Societies and Departamental Sports Societies, with their unique club and society flags, were also represented in the parade with their athletes and coaching staff wearing uniforms of their club colors. At the Red Square stands were distinguished athletes and coaches, members of the national leadership of the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions, the Komsomol and the Council for Physical Culture and Sports, the diplomatic corps and citizens of the capital. Including those performing in the cultural and gymnastic segments following the parade proper the total number of marches totalled around 19,000, a diverse contingent made up of all 16 Union Republics, organized on republican and sports organizational lines. The sports parade held on 18 July 1939 in Moscow, is captured in the color chronicle film Blooming Youth (directed by Aleksandr Medvedkin). Please note the missing bust of Stalin appliqué which would be affixed to the banner. The hot-baked enamel is in acceptable condition with some chipping to the left and lower left side. A decent amount of the original silvering is still present. There is also some pitting to the relief of the piece. The screw post appears to be original with worn threads and the screw plate is missing. There is a significant about of silvering still present on the reverse. I’ve included an ultraviolet image to show the lack of modern enamel repairs. Overall, this is an interesting early piece of Soviet parade and athletic history showcasing athletes from all 16 republics. It is also quite enjoyable to be able to watch the color film of the event with this piece in hand! The reference book pictured is: Soviet Badges, Volume 1: Physical Culture and Sports , by Igor Sysolyatin, C 2020 *** Reach out to me with any and all questions you have. Please note this item will ship with tracking. *** All sales are final. Condition and authentication are “as seen”. *** This item will ship well packed!

Price: 45 USD

Location: Post Falls, Idaho

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