{"product_id":"soviet-commemorative-plate-october-revolution-1977","title":"Soviet Commemorative Mini Plate – 60 Years of October Revolution, Lenin 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet commemorative plate is a small porcelain mini plate made in 1977 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Great October Revolution (1917-1977). A raised open book carries Lenin's quote \"Учиться, учиться и учиться\" (Study, study and study), with the Cruiser Aurora and industrial silhouettes in the background. It was made at the Korosten Porcelain Factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commemorative mini plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Korosten Porcelain Factory (K in a circle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain, overglaze decal, hand-painted gold and luster accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 10 cm (4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103 g (3.6 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Дорогой Ленина — Дорогой Октября\" (By Lenin's Path — By October's Path), dates 1917-1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red factory stamp and sculptor's mark, \"Ск-р Старченко Н.П.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Ukrainian SSR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks or restorations, the colors remain vibrant and the gilding shows minimal to no wear. Please see the photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnniversary porcelain was a common way for the Soviet Union to mark state occasions, and the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution in 1977 was an important one. The design brings together the open book, the Aurora, the laurel branch in Guards ribbon colors and the Lenin slogan, which makes this plate appealing to collectors of Soviet propaganda items, commemorative porcelain and Cold War history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681915732117,"sku":"EBAY-406891119199","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-commemorative-plate-october-revolution-1977-1.jpg?v=1791721420","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-commemorative-plate-october-revolution-1977","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}