All-Union Philatelic Exhibition 50 Years of the USSR Commemorative Plaquette

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• Product Type: Commemorative Table Medal / Plaquette
• Brand / Manufacturer: All-Union Society of Philatelists (Всесоюзное общество филателистов)
• Release Year: 1972
• Genre: Soviet Phaleristics / Numismatics / Vintage Stamp Memorabilia
• Subject: 50th Anniversary of the Formation of the USSR Philatelic Exhibition
• Country of Origin: USSR (Soviet Union)

Product Features

• Format: Heavy rectangular cast metal table medal (plaquette)
• Material: Darkened zinc or aluminum alloy with a brushed matte finish
• Design Motif: Features an embedded design of a perforated postage stamp displaying the State Emblem of the Soviet Union (Hammer and Sickle on a globe surrounded by wheat ears) with flags behind it
• Obverse Inscription: "Всесоюзная Филателистическая Выставка • 50 Лет СССР" (All-Union Philatelic Exhibition • 50 Years of the USSR) along the borders, with "СССР" separated on the inner stamp design
• Reverse Design: Uniface variant with a clean, smooth brushed metallic finish pattern

Overview

This original vintage Soviet table medal was struck in 1972 to commemorate the All-Union Philatelic Exhibition held in honor of the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Soviet state (1922–1972). The piece is meticulously designed to look like a classical postage stamp trapped inside a solid metal block.

The obverse side displays high-relief molding showing the state coat of arms with crisp, industrial-style Cyrillic lettering running along its simulated stamp edges. This variant comes with a blank uniface back, showing off the natural raw texture of the metal alloy casting. It stands as a unique historical artifact ideal for collectors of Soviet memorabilia, philatelic history, or mid-century Communist phaleristics.

Interesting Facts

• This item was issued specifically for a massive exhibition in 1972 celebrating the formal treaty that established the Soviet Union back in December 1922.
• Unlike standard round pins or badges, heavy rectangular table plaquettes like this one were meant to be displayed on desks or kept in specialized velvet presentation boxes for high-ranking guests or award winners.
• The design intentionally mimics the perfs (perforations) of a physical stamp, which was a favorite stylistic choice of the All-Union Society of Philatelists when commissioning commemorative awards.

Publishers

• Issued By: All-Union Society of Philatelists (ВОФ)
• Production Plant: Soviet State Mint / Specialized Local Metallurgical Works

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