Commemorative Badge “40 Years of Victory of the USSR”

Description

This commemorative badge, “40 Years of Victory of the USSR,” belonged to B. Tasmukhanov and was issued to mark the 40th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). The badge consists of two connected sections. The upper rectangular bar is covered with red enamel and bears the inscription “40 Years” together with a laurel branch, symbolizing military glory and victory. The lower section is designed as a multi-rayed star with a red five-pointed star at its center, containing a medallion with the image of the Soviet Warrior-Liberator monument and the inscription “USSR.”
The badge was factory-made from aluminium with colored enamel and a gold-colored finish. Such commemorative badges were awarded to war veterans, labor veterans, and participants in anniversary celebrations dedicated to Victory Day. The object possesses historical and memorial significance as a symbol of remembrance and respect for the achievements of the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War.