Vintage 1957 Soviet Commemorative Plate - Vladimir Lenin 40th Anniversary (1917-1957) 

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Product Details

• Product Type: Vintage Commemorative Plate / Pin Dish / Wall Plaque
• Subject: Vladimir Lenin & The October Revolution
• Era: Soviet Union (USSR) - Cold War Era
• Year of Manufacture: 1957
• Material: Stamped Metal (likely Brass or Copper finish on Steel/Alloy)
• Dimensions: Diameter approx. 7 inches (18 cm)
• Language: Russian (Cyrillic dates)
• Condition: Vintage condition with authentic patina, wear, and surface scratches consistent with age.

Overview

Own a piece of Soviet history with this Vintage 1957 Commemorative Metal Plate. Produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution, this stamped metal dish features a high-relief depiction of Vladimir Lenin. The imagery captures the fervor of the revolutionary period, making it a compelling artifact for collectors of political memorabilia, Cold War history, or Soviet art.

The plate displays the dates "1917 г." and "1957 г." (where "г." stands for "year"), framing the central figure of Lenin. Despite showing signs of age and wear, the detailed embossing remains sharp, offering a tangible connection to the mid-20th-century USSR.

Обзор (Russian Translation) Владейте частью советской истории с этой винтажной памятной металлической тарелкой 1957 года. Выпущенная к 40-летию Великой Октябрьской социалистической революции, эта штампованная тарелка украшена рельефным изображением Владимира Ленина. На тарелке указаны даты «1917 г.» и «1957 г.». Несмотря на следы времени, детальная чеканка остается четкой, что делает этот предмет интересным для коллекционеров советской атрибутики.

Product Features

• Commemorative Design: Markings of "1917 г." and "1957 г." clearly identify this piece as a 40th-anniversary tribute to the Bolshevik Revolution.
• Symbolic Imagery: The center features Lenin in his iconic oratorical pose, standing on a pedestal and pointing forward towards a "bright future."
• Detailed Background: Behind Lenin, a radiant 5-pointed star emits rays of light over silhouettes of revolutionary architecture (resembling the Petrograd skyline) and smoke, symbolizing industrial progress and revolutionary struggle.
• Decorative Border: The rim features a scalloped, pie-crust edge, adding a decorative touch to the industrial stamped metal.
• Versatile Display: Measuring approximately 5.5 inches, this small plate can serve as a display piece, a pin dish, or a wall hanging (if a mount is added).

Interesting Facts

• The 40th Anniversary: The year 1957 was significant in the USSR not just for this anniversary, but also as the year of Sputnik 1's launch. It was a time of immense national pride and technological optimism during the "Khrushchev Thaw."
• Iconography: The image of Lenin pointing forward is one of the most enduring tropes in Soviet Socialist Realism, meant to symbolize his visionary leadership guiding the proletariat.
• Bottom Insignia: At the base of the relief, a laurel wreath surrounds a hammer and sickle, the ultimate symbol of the worker-peasant alliance.

Интересные факты (Russian Translation)

• 40-летний юбилей: 1957 год был знаменательным для СССР не только этим юбилеем, но и запуском Спутника-1. Это было время национальной гордости и «хрущевской оттепели».
• Иконография: Образ Ленина, указывающего рукой вперед — один из самых устойчивых тропов соцреализма, символизирующий дальновидное руководство вождя.
• Символика: В основании рельефа расположен лавровый венок с серпом и молотом — символом союза рабочих и крестьян.

Publishers/Origin

• Region of Origin: USSR (Soviet Union)
• Manufacturer: Unknown Soviet Metalworks (Mass-produced commemorative item)

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