Lot 0293
Soviet Railway Cast Metal Emblem Plaque
Estimate: 300-350€
“Soviet Railway USSR Emblem Plaque
A Soviet cast-metal railway emblem plaque featuring the abbreviation “CCCP” above the state emblem with hammer and sickle over a globe, red star, wheat sheaves, draped banners, and the slogan “Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь!”. The lower section is formed with crossed railway tools, reinforcing its association with the Soviet railway system.
Executed in cast metal and retaining its original painted surface, the plaque preserves polychrome decoration in red, blue, gold, white, and black. The reverse is plain, with mounting holes for attachment.
Material: painted cast metal
Dimensions: 37.5 × 26.5 cm
Weight: 3917 g
Condition: wear consistent with age and use, including paint losses, abrasions, oxidation and corrosion to the reverse, and minor edge wear visible in the photographs. Original paint. Sold as viewed.”
Starting price: 250€
Estimate: 300-350€
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