Badge, Spartakiad, 1975, Jičín

Product detailed description

Stav: nálezový

Rozměr:  20.5 mm x 14.9 mm

A slice of mass-gymnastics nostalgia! A stick pin badge for the 1975 Spartakiad in Jičín, when district Spartakiads were held across the country, leading up to the Czechoslovak Spartakiad at Strahov in Prague. The rectangular badge has a red field with a blue circle showing a stylised gymnast, with the inscription Jičín 1975 around it. Pressed yellow metal, resin-coated surfaces with a typical gloss. The pin is soldered perpendicular to the face and bent through 90°. A fine record of 1970s mass sport in East Bohemia.

Facts at a glance

• Item: commemorative stick pin badge
• Event: Spartakiad, Jičín, 1975
• Location: Jičín, Jičín district, then East Bohemian Region (now Hradec Králové Region), Czechoslovakia
• Design: stylised gymnast in a blue circle on a red rectangular field, inscription Jičín 1975
• Material and technique: pressed yellow metal, resin-coated surfaces
• Fastening: pin soldered perpendicular to the face, bent through 90°

Expert note – FAQ

What was the Spartakiad in Czechoslovakia?
The Spartakiad was a mass gymnastics event in socialist Czechoslovakia, where thousands of participants performed rehearsed routines. National Czechoslovak Spartakiads were held at Strahov Stadium in Prague, preceded by district and regional rounds. They took place in 1955, 1960, 1965, 1975, 1980 and 1985.

How does a resin-coated badge differ from an enamelled one?
Resin-coated badges have their coloured areas covered by a thin layer of clear material that protects them and adds gloss. Unlike enamel, resin is not fired, so it is softer and may yellow or peel over time. This cheaper technique was widely used for commemorative badges in the 1970s.

How should stick pin badges be stored?
Keep stick pin badges dry so the pin does not corrode, ideally pushed into felt or a foam backing. Avoid bending the pin repeatedly, as it may snap at the solder joint. Protect the resin surface from sunlight and heat and do not clean it with solvents; a soft dry cloth is enough.