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Vintage 1990 Moscow Treasures & Traditions Exhibit Lapel Pin – Boeing SponsoredAdd a unique piece of late-Cold War cultural history to your collection with this vintage Moscow Treasures & Traditions Exhibit Lapel Pin. This collectible pin was produced exclusively for the historic 1990–1991 traveling museum exhibition, which was organized as a historic joint collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the USSR Ministry of Culture during the era of glasnost.The front of the pin highlights a striking red enamel and gold-tone geometric graphic showcasing stylized Russian Kremlin onion domes topped with Orthodox crosses. The reverse side is clearly stamped with \"Exhibit Sponsored by Boeing,\" celebrating the aerospace giant\'s role in bringing this historic Soviet cultural collection to the United States (debuting at the Seattle Art Museum alongside the 1990 Goodwill Games).Item Specifics & Details:
- Event: Moscow: Treasures & Traditions Traveling Art Exhibition (1990–1991)
- Sponsor: The Boeing Company
- Design: Red & gold enamel front featuring Kremlin spires/onion domes
- Reverse Text: \"EXHIBIT SPONSORED BY BOEING\"
- Approximate Dimensions: 1.5\" Tall x 0.75\" Wide (See photos for ruler scale verification)
- Closure Type: Standard post with a gold-tone butterfly clutch backing
Condition Note:This item is in vintage, pre-owned condition. The enamel graphics remain vibrant, and the backing clasp holds securely. Please review all high-resolution photos closely to inspect the exact condition, edges, and metal finish prior to purchasing.Great addition for aviation history buffs, Smithsonian memorabilia enthusiasts, or international political/cultural pin collectors!
