{"product_id":"ussr-coat-of-arms-wall-plaque-heavy-cast-bronze-state-emblem","title":"USSR Coat of Arms Wall Plaque – Heavy Cast Bronze State Emblem, 2.75 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis USSR coat of arms is a large wall plaque cast in heavy bronze. The relief shows the hammer and sickle on a globe with the rays of the rising sun, framed by ears of wheat, which is the State Emblem of the Soviet Union. It is a solid, weighty piece with deep relief and a darkened, aged surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wall plaque, coat of arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e State Emblem of the USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammer and sickle on a globe, sun rays, ears of wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamp on the reverse reading \"ГОСТ 1990-2017\" and the Roman numeral \"II\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two threaded holes on the back for wall display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 22 cm (8.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20 cm (7.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75 kg (approx. 6.1 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, with an aged surface and a natural darkened patina. There are no cracks and no structural damage. The marking on the reverse is stamped and legible; please look at the photos for the surface detail and for the stamp, since the markings are best judged from the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe State Emblem of the USSR was one of the most recognizable symbols of the Soviet era and appeared on buildings, documents and official interiors. The wheat, the globe and the sun rays were part of the design from its early years. A heavy cast plaque like this works as a strong display piece for a collection of Soviet memorabilia, and its weight and dark metal finish also suit industrial or loft-style interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67668307378325,"sku":"v1|407023626908|0","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/s-l1600_65abefa1-172c-4e2c-a373-3a5cbf32ac3d.jpg?v=1791395334","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/ussr-coat-of-arms-wall-plaque-heavy-cast-bronze-state-emblem","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}