Soviet Railway Cast Metal Emblem Plaque

Soviet Railway Cast Metal 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. The plaque is executed in cast metal and retains its original painted surface, with polychrome decoration in red, blue, gold, white and black.

The reverse is plain, with mounting holes for attachment.

Origin:
USSR.

Period:
Soviet period.

Material:
Painted cast metal.

Decoration:
Original polychrome painted surface.

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.