USSR Soviet Space Badges Yuri Gagarin Valentina Tereshkova Cosmonauts Sital Set

Description

View USSR Soviet Space Badges Yuri Gagarin Valentina Tereshkova Cosmonauts Sital Set with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. These pins are made using a famous Soviet collectible style known as "Sital" (Glass-ceramic / Resin-lacquer insert) . Терешкова" at the bottom. Yuri Gagarin Badge (Left/Blue): The surface feels rough/textured to the touch. **Authentic Vintage Soviet Cosmonaut Badges - Set of 2 (Yuri Gagarin & Valentina Tereshkova)** Authentic, 100% original Soviet-era space program pin set featuring two iconic historical figures: **Yuri Gagarin** (the first man in space) and **Valentina Tereshkova** (the first woman in space). These pins are made using a famous Soviet collectible style known as **"Sital" (Glass-ceramic / Resin-lacquer insert)**. They feature an eye-catching metallic, color-shifting mirror background that reflects light dynamically. **Item Specifications:** * **Left Badge:** Yuri Gagarin (Vostok 1) with "СССР" on his helmet. * **Right Badge:** Valentina Tereshkova (Vostok 6) with her facsimile signature "В. Терешкова" at the bottom. * **Era:** c. 1970s - 1980s, USSR. * **Size:** 2.4 x 2.4 cm (approx. 0.95 x 0.95 inches) each. * **Reverse Side:** Original fully working safety pins. Stamped with the official price "Ц-30К" (Price: 30 Soviet Kopecks) proving authentic manufacture. **VINTAGE CONDITION REPORT (Please read & check macro photos):** Both badges are solid and highly collectible, but show specific, honest signs of material aging common for this type of Soviet manufacture. 1. **Yuri Gagarin Badge (Left/Blue):** The surface feels rough/textured to the touch. This is due to the vintage internal aging of the materials—there is noticeable micro-pitting, crazing, and partial oxidation/degradation of the internal colored mirror backing (especially visible on the blue areas under direct light). No deep chips or structural cracks. 2. **Valentina Tereshkova Badge (Right/Gold):** The front has a heavy circular "crazing" / "alligatoring" pattern within the protective top coat layer (micro-cracking effect from age visible under light angles). It also shows some minor hairline scratches and light storage scuffs. 3. **Metal Backs:** Feature natural vintage patina. The pins are straight and secure. Please review all the provided macro photos carefully as they are the main part of the item condition description. Sold as-is. **Shipping:** Worldwide shipping with an international tracking number provided. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Historical Memorabilia › Astronauts & Space Travel › Russian & Soviet Program.

Type

Soviet Pin

Year

1970s-1980s

Space Program

Russian & Soviet Program

Signed

No

Theme

Astronauts & Space Travel

Country of Origin

Ukraine