{"product_id":"ussr-pin-badge-alupka-vorontsov-palace-crimean-lion","title":"Vintage USSR Pin Badge Alupka Vorontsov Palace – Crimean Lion, White Enamel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item has been sold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Looking for something similar? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ussr\"\u003eUSSR\u003c\/a\u003e collection — new original pieces are added regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage USSR pin badge is a souvenir of the Vorontsov Palace in Alupka, featuring a Crimean lion in white enamel. It is a travel keepsake from the Soviet period, and it will appeal to collectors of Soviet souvenir pins and of badges linked to Crimea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Souvenir pin badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alupka Vorontsov Palace, Crimean lion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e White enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet tourist souvenir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed vintage condition. Wear was not detailed, so please inspect the photos for the white enamel, the lion detail and the back of the pin. No dimensions were recorded, so the photos are the best guide to its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vorontsov Palace at Alupka is a well-known landmark on the Crimean coast, famous for the lion sculptures that guard its terrace, which explains why a lion became the symbol on souvenirs from the site. Souvenir pins like this were sold to holidaymakers at attractions across the USSR. White enamel gives this one a clean, light look that stands out against darker badges, and it works well as part of a travel or Crimea theme within a pin collection. It is a handy small souvenir for anyone interested in Crimean history and architecture. Pins that show an identifiable landmark are easy to place in a collection by region, and the lion motif makes this one stand out among souvenir badges of the Soviet resorts. Crimean views and architecture remain a popular topic among collectors of USSR tourist memorabilia, and white enamel pieces are a pleasant change from the usual red.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681934278805,"sku":"EBAY-407168464502","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/ussr-pin-badge-alupka-vorontsov-palace-crimean-lion-1.jpg?v=1791722617","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/ussr-pin-badge-alupka-vorontsov-palace-crimean-lion","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}