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Soviet WWII (Great Patriotic War) commemorative pin, marking the years - $10 (Aurora)
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What it represents
The dates 1941–1945 are the years of the Soviet Union’s involvement in WWII.
In the center is a Soviet star with hammer and sickle, styled after the Order of the Patriotic War.
The gold horizontal bars and silver laurel leaves symbolize victory, honor, and remembrance.
These small rectangular pins were not military awards; instead, they were:
Worn during Victory Day (May 9th) celebrations,
Sold as patriotic souvenirs,
Given out at workplaces, schools, or veterans’ organizations during anniversary years.
Era
Likely 1970s–1980s, especially around:
The 30th anniversary (1975) or
40th anniversary (1985) of Victory Day.