1980s Soviet metal pin of campfire pin in representation of Young Pioneers - 'Always Ready!' (всегда готов!). It was a mass youth organisation of the Soviet Union for children and adolescents aged age 9–15 that existed between 1922 and 1991. Similar to the Scouting organisations of the Western Bloc, pioneers learned skills of social cooperation and attended publicly funded summer camps.
Pictures (in order)
- Stamp in 1972
- Pioneers in the Zeravshan Mountains of the Tajik SSR in 1983
- Young pioneers at school, 1984
- A group of young pioneers in Almaty, 1964
Extensive reading
Vladimir Lenin All-Union Pioneer Organization
VINTAGE CONDITION
excellent
excellent
MATERIAL
metal, enamel
MEASUREMENT
2.5 x 3cm
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.