1980s Soviet metal pin of Leontopodium (Эдельвейс), a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae. The fuzzy and stocky 'petals' (technically, bracts) could be thought of resembling lions' paws, hence the genus name is a combination of léōn (lion) and pódion (foot)
VINTAGE CONDITION
excellent
excellent
MATERIAL
metal, enamel
MEASUREMENT
2cm
items may come with minor flaws due to pre-loved wear. we are advocates of buying used and hope you can appreciate this unique piece and its character. items are pre-cleaned if needed and any major flaws will try to be noted.