Hungary Hungarian Badge Socialist KISZ Young Guard pin

When i first started collecting badges and medals, I noticed that they sold for alot more than Soviet items. the reason behind this is because of two reasons: 1) unlike the USSR, Hungary did not make badges for every holiday, city, state, tourist spot, anniversary, and government program...so they are much rarer; and 2)...they are all the highest quality. they are made with much denser metals (brass, copper, tin) and the enamel work is unrivaled in the Eastern Bloc. I am lucky to have aquired doubles of some Hungarian badges, so i am happy to help out other collectors by selling them for an inexpensive price.

This badge is an award for a "Young Guard" in the KISZ (the youth wing of the Hungarian Communist Party and later the Socialist Workers Party). A "Young Guard" was an outstanding worker that was not yet 18 (working age in Peoples Republic of Hungary).  he/she had proven their mettle in remodeling projects or neighborhood construction. this is a rare badge.

The badge is 3/4" by 3/4" and is enameled deep red,  green, and white on brass. vintage, very high quality, and very impressive.  i bought this myself in Budapest, Hungary.

i will be happy to ship internationally, but please contact me first for rates. for combined shipping, just add 50 cents for each additional item. after 6 items, i stop asking for additional s/h. In the fall, winter, and spring i make it to the post office at least 3 times a week to ship orders. in the summer however, i am only able to go once or twice a week because of my day job. thank you for your interest in history and Socialism.