“Belgorod” Lapel Badge, Belonging to K. Kyraubayev

Description

The artifact is a “Belgorod” lapel badge belonging to K. Kyraubayev, manufactured in 1975. The badge is shield-shaped and decorated with colored enamel. The upper section bears the raised inscription “БЕЛГОРОД” (“BELGOROD”). The central composition is based on the historical heraldry of Belgorod: a flying bird is depicted in the upper blue field, while a figure of an animal is shown in the lower green field. The heraldic composition is framed by a vegetal ornament and supplemented with decorative elements. The badge is a characteristic example of Soviet commemorative and heraldic badges dedicated to cities of the USSR and reflects interest in urban symbolism and historical memory.
Date: 1975
Material: Aluminum, enamel
Technique: Factory manufacture, stamping, anodizing, enameling
Size: 3 × 3.5 cm