Object Details
Summary
Pins or znachki have a long and established Russian tradition. During the 19th century, workers received these pins as a reward for work done. It was during the Soviet period that the emphasis on the use of znachki shifted from rewarding work done to acting as souvenirs of national celebrations. By the late 1960s, schoolchildren began to collect and exchange the pins with foreigners. Today, space-themed znachki are popular among collectors worldwide. People of all ages wear the pins to celebrate and acknowledge anniversaries, programs and individuals of the space program.
This pin honors the memorial of Russian and Soviet spaceflight theory pioneer, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, who lived 1857-1935.
Credit Line
Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.
Inventory Number
A20020458002
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Materials
metal and enamel
Dimensions
3-D: 3.2 x 1.3 x 1.9cm (1 1/4 x 1/2 x 3/4 in.)
Country of Origin
USSR
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20020458002