{"product_id":"soviet-graduation-badge-university-rhombus","title":"Soviet Graduation Badge – USSR University Rhombus Pin with Leningrad Mint Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet graduation badge is the university rhombus, an original alumni insignia awarded to graduates of state universities in the USSR. It is a diamond-shaped badge with a deep blue enamel center, a white enamel border and the gilded State Emblem of the Soviet Union. Collectors of Soviet badges and education-themed items will appreciate its clear maker marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Badge \/ pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Education, Russian and Soviet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond (rhombus) shape with white enamel border and blue enamel center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmblem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilded State Emblem of the USSR with hammer and sickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass (tombac) and cold \/ hot enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e LMD (ЛМД) hallmark on the back; the nut is marked Ленинградский Монетный Двор (Leningrad Mint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastener:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-piece construction, screw back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal \/ Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition. The enamel is intact with a nice luster. The screw and nut work properly. Please see the high-resolution photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the USSR, these rhombus badges were respected symbols of higher education and were worn on the lapels of formal suits and parade uniforms. The Leningrad Mint markings on both the badge and the nut make this example easy to identify, and it adds a well-made piece to a collection of Soviet pins. It is a good fit for collections of Soviet education badges, lapel pins and enamel insignia.\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":67681917468821,"sku":"EBAY-406888126704","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-graduation-badge-university-rhombus-1.jpg?v=1791721549","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-graduation-badge-university-rhombus","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}