Bidspirit auction | A RARE SOVIET MEMBERSHIP BADGE

A RARE SOVIET MEMBERSHIP BADGE OF THE ALL-UNION UNION OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINE-BUILDING WORKERS (VSRСHM), 1931–1935 - Bronze, silver-plated and enameled, 27.4 × 23.7 mm, 4.31 g. Obverse with red enamel flag inscribed ”BCP CXM” above a cogwheel and tractor. Reverse with screwpost and nut. In very good condition, with intact enamel and minor wear; the screw nut is slightly loose. References: Drobyshev, p. 78, no. 97; Kalistratov & Voronchenko, no. 410; Zhukov & Marfoy, p. 78, no. 7.2.1. Rarity: R (rare). Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Condition: The badge is preserved in very good condition (XF+). The red and blue enamels remain vivid with only light surface wear. The silver-plated bronze shows mild toning and traces of oxidation on the reverse. The screwpost is intact and structurally sound, though the nut attachment slips slightly. No restorations or repairs noted.