33.14 mm in width. Dimensions of Badge the full length in inches approx. 1.44 inch (H) x 1.30 inch (W).
(2-nd stage of construction " STALIN'S METROPOLITAN USSR CONSTRUCTION "). Made from the 999 Silver , three-pieces construction, hot Russian enamels is top quality badge. 16.6 grams (without screw plate). Russian Soviet Badge of «Revolutionary Construction of Communism», metal has gold and silver plating. The production of this badges believed to have started after 1938.
The badges is in good decent condition. Very good vintage condition with original patina intact.999, metal has gold plating. Russian Soviet Badge " KAGANOVICH SUBWAY, USSR STALIN METRO ".
Made in the legendary revolutionary construction of the metro. The production of this badges believed to have started in 1935 - 1938. This is still a nice - looking commemorative historical artifact. Excellent collectible condition, guaranteed original. Details are well defined with original finish.
A superb example all through. It is was awarded many years ago. A great exemplar to add to your collection! Excellent historical things, in our opinion adds tremendous significance for your collection. The golden contribution of a bygone era; collectible exclusive for Russia USSR. These Award - insignia will be treasure in your collection. Shows a subway car with waving red flags on the sides, hammer and sickle emblem at the top, superimposed letter "M" for "Metro" at the bottom and writing L. Stamped serial number to the reverse and raised maker mark "MD". The enamel and overall design are of spectacular jeweler quality. History of Soviet USSR Pins.Kaganovich Subway Badge, 1938 - (2-nd stage of construction), #. This badge was awarded to one of the participants of the initial stage of Moscow subway Stalin's construction program. The subway was lavishly designed to be a subterranean "people's palace", and built with slave labor. It was also intended as a secret transportation system and underground shelter for the Soviet leadership - the purposes it would fulfill just a few years later during WWII. The badges were awarded to senior engineers, administrators and communist party bosses who supervised the construction, as well as NKVD officers who guarded the laborers.