{"product_id":"soviet-tin-box-23rd-congress-cpsu-1966-kremlin","title":"Soviet Tin Box – 23rd Congress of the CPSU 1966, Kremlin Palace Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Soviet tin box was issued to commemorate the XXIII (23rd) Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, held in Moscow in 1966. The red lid features a gold-tone image of the State Kremlin Palace, where the congresses took place, and the Spasskaya Tower of the Moscow Kremlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commemorative tin box (for sweets, tobacco or small items)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tin \/ metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red background with gold-colored graphics, checkered (tartan-style) pattern on the sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm (4.7 x 3.3 x 1.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79 g (2.8 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal vintage condition with natural patina. The exterior has some scuffs, scratches and minor paint loss. The interior shows some oxidation and age spots consistent with an item of this age. There are no major dents. The hinge is intact and the lid opens and closes properly. Please see all photos for a detailed view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eParty congresses were the most important political events in the Soviet calendar, and souvenir boxes like this one were a typical commemorative item of the era, often used for sweets or tea. The red-and-gold design with Kremlin architecture is classic Soviet political imagery. It is an attractive original piece for collectors of Soviet memorabilia and communist party history, and it is still usable for storing small items.\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":67681723547797,"sku":"EBAY-406894163202","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-tin-box-23rd-congress-cpsu-1966-kremlin-1.jpg?v=1791708848","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-tin-box-23rd-congress-cpsu-1966-kremlin","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}