{"title":"Sokol and Spartakiad","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-1948-czechoslovakia-communist-party-celebration-pin-badge-1","title":"1980 Czechoslovakia Spartakiad Mass Gymnastic Games Keychain","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rare gold coloured, metal keyring 10cm high in total inclusive of the chain. The fob part is 3cm wide and it has a secure, screw style fastener on the ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdvertising the 1980 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da\"\u003eSpartakiad\u003c\/a\u003e in former Czechoslovakia with the official logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47617271595356,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-02-01211245.png?v=1706987462"},{"product_id":"1980-czech-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-celebration-pin-badge","title":"1980 Czech Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Prague Celebration Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1980, gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 1.6cm wide and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5HNsyIOd3OQ\"\u003e1980 event\u003c\/a\u003e; an athlete's torso with raised with similarly posed athletes behind to give the impression of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013486190940,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot_2024-07-07_100645.png?v=1720339651"},{"product_id":"1985-czech-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-celebration-pin-badge","title":"1985 Czech Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Prague Celebration Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1985 silver coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 2.3cm wide and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dgu9cvChOlY\"\u003e1985 event\u003c\/a\u003e; the initials CSS which, if viewed from above, look like the lines of competing athletes swirling around in the fluid motion typical of the spartakiads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013496742236,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07100508.png?v=1720339995"},{"product_id":"1975-czech-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-celebration-pin-badge-copy","title":"1975 Czech Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Prague Celebration Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1975 gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 2.3cm wide and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear. Featuring the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xLw54WoKTw8\"\u003e1975 event\u003c\/a\u003e; an athlete with raised arms and parted legs with similarly posed athletes behind to give the impression of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013502443868,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07100531.png?v=1720340133"},{"product_id":"1980-czech-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-clasp-brooch-pin-badge","title":"1980 Czech Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Prague Clasp Brooch Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1980, silver coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 3.7cm wide and has a safety clasp style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5HNsyIOd3OQ\"\u003e1980 event\u003c\/a\u003e; an athlete's torso with raised with similarly posed athletes behind to give the impression of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013507588444,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot_2024-07-07_102047.png?v=1720340493"},{"product_id":"1985-czech-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-clasp-brooch-pin-badge","title":"1985 Czech Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Regional Event Clasp Brooch Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1985 silver coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 3cm wide and has a safety clasp style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dgu9cvChOlY\"\u003e1985 event\u003c\/a\u003e; the initials CSS which, if viewed from above, look like the lines of competing athletes swirling around in the fluid motion typical of the spartakiads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis particular pin is from the regional events that took place before the national one. Obvodni Spartakiad means Regional Spartakiad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013510406492,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot_2024-07-07_123727.png?v=1720351135"},{"product_id":"1975-czech-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-clasp-brooch-pin-badge","title":"1975 Czech Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Prague Clasp Brooch Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1975 silver coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 3.7cm wide and has a safety clasp style fastener to the rear. Featuring the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xLw54WoKTw8\"\u003e1975 event\u003c\/a\u003e; an athlete with raised arms and parted legs with similarly posed athletes behind to give the impression of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013523218780,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot_2024-07-07_102059_b2dd167c-019e-427d-9657-4da6d9099beb.png?v=1720344161"},{"product_id":"1955-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-celebration-pin-badge","title":"1955 Mass Gymnastics Event Prague Celebration Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1955, silver coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 1.9cm high and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wrwmFNK9tLg\"\u003e1955 event\u003c\/a\u003e. Gone is the familiar Sokol falcon which has now been replaced by the brotherhood of Russia and Czechoslovkia marching side by side with flags on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis was the first Spartakiad in, what was then, communist Czechoslovakia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013597176156,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07110901.png?v=1720345520"},{"product_id":"1960-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-celebration-pin-badge-copy","title":"1960 Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Prague National Celebration Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1960, gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 1.6cm high and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Efkyf3Bp8kQ\"\u003e1960 event;\u003c\/a\u003e lines of red white and blue athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis was the second Spartakiad in, what was then, communist Czechoslovakia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013598060892,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07110805.png?v=1720345317"},{"product_id":"1948-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-celebration-pin-badge-copy-copy","title":"1948 Sokol Slet Falcon Mass Gymnastics Event Prague Celebration Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1948, metal Sokol Slet pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 2.3cm along the wing and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1DBTPqtR60E\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1DBTPqtR60E\"\u003e 1948 event\u003c\/a\u003e the familiar Sokol falcon with the numerals XI on it's wing (this is the 11th slet) and the text ALL-SOKOLS SLET PRAGUE 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis was the first event after WW2 and as Czechoslovakia increasingly fell under the Soviet sphere, the perceived nationalist Sokol events would be phased out in favour of the Russian Spartakiad. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/XI._v%C5%A1esokolsk%C3%BD_slet\"\u003e1948 being the last Sokol Slet.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sokol_(spolek)\"\u003eSokol \u003c\/a\u003emovement is a youth sport movement and gymnastics organization first founded in Czech region of Austria-Hungary, Prague, in 1862 by Miroslav Tyrs and Jindrich Fugner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily a fitness training center, the Sokol, also through lectures, discussions, and group outings provided what Tyrs viewed as physical, moral, and intellectual training for the nation. This training extended to members of all classes, and eventually to women. The movement also spread across all the regions populated by the Slavic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many nations, the organization also served as an early precursor to the Scouting movements. Though officially an institution \"above politics\", the Sokol played an important part in the development of Czech nationalism, providing a forum for the spread of mass-based nationalist ideologies. The articles published in the Sokol journal, lectures held in the Sokol libraries, and theatrical performances at the massive gymnastic festivals called Slets (meaning \"meetings of birds\") helped to craft and disseminate the Czech nationalist mythology and version of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013602189660,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07110826.png?v=1720344238"},{"product_id":"1960-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-national-celebration-pin-badge-copy","title":"1960 Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Honoured Guest Medal Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1960, gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 6.5cm high in total including the ribbon and has a safety clasp style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Efkyf3Bp8kQ\"\u003e1960 event;\u003c\/a\u003e This badge was given to 'HONOURED GUESTS' such as visiting delegates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis was the second Spartakiad in, what was then, communist Czechoslovakia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013726216540,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot_2024-07-07_120926.png?v=1720347243"},{"product_id":"1960-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-organiser-worker-medal-pin-badge","title":"1960 Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Organiser Worker Medal Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1960, silver coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 6cm high in total including the ribbon and has a safety clasp style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Efkyf3Bp8kQ\"\u003e1960 event;\u003c\/a\u003e This badge was given to 'ORGANISING WORKERS'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis was the second Spartakiad in, what was then, communist Czechoslovakia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Spartakiad\" href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013726904668,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot_2024-07-07_120947.png?v=1720347383"},{"product_id":"1960-2nd-all-state-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-czechoslovakia-pin-badge","title":"1960 2nd All State Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Czechoslovakia Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1960, metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 3.5cm high and has a safety clasp style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Efkyf3Bp8kQ\"\u003e1960 event\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis was the second Spartakiad in, what was then, communist Czechoslovakia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013727232348,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07120829.png?v=1720347495"},{"product_id":"1965-czech-3rd-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-celebration-pin-badge","title":"1965 Czech 3rd Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Prague Celebration Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1965 gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 3cm wide and has a safety clasp pin style fastener to the rear. Featuring the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G0sxhvBdWag\"\u003e1965 event\u003c\/a\u003e an athlete with raised arms and parted legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013760295260,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07123846.png?v=1720349186"},{"product_id":"1965-czech-3rd-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-regional-event-liberec-pin-badge","title":"1965 Czech 3rd Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Regional Event Liberec Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1965 gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 2.8cm wide and has a long pin style fastener to the rear. Featuring the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G0sxhvBdWag\"\u003e1965 event\u003c\/a\u003e an athlete with raised arms and parted legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis particular pin is from the Okresni Spartakiad (OS) in Liberec which were the regional events that lead to the national one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013769142620,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07123759.png?v=1720349904"},{"product_id":"1965-czech-3rd-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-regional-event-teplice-pin-badge","title":"1965 Czech 3rd Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Regional Event Teplice Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1965 gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 2.8cm wide and has a long pin style fastener to the rear. Featuring the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G0sxhvBdWag\"\u003e1965 event\u003c\/a\u003e an athlete with raised arms and parted legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis particular pin is from the Okresni Spartakiad (OS) in Teplice which were the regional events that lead to the national one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Spartakiad\" href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013798404444,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07123745.png?v=1720350907"},{"product_id":"1965-czech-3rd-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-regional-event-pin-badge","title":"1965 Czech 3rd Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Regional Event Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1965 gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 2.3cm wide and has a long pin style fastener to the rear. Featuring the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G0sxhvBdWag\"\u003e1965 event\u003c\/a\u003e athletes with raised arms and parted legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis particular pin is from the Okresni Spartakiad (OS) which were the regional events that lead to the national one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013799551324,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07123831.png?v=1720350981"},{"product_id":"1985-czech-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-clasp-brooch-pin-badge-1","title":"1985 Czech Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Prague Clasp Brooch Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1985 metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 4.3cm wide and has a safety clasp style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dgu9cvChOlY\"\u003e1985 event\u003c\/a\u003e; the initials CSS which, if viewed from above, look like the lines of competing athletes swirling around in the fluid motion typical of the spartakiads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013808300380,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot_2024-07-07_102021.png?v=1720340636"},{"product_id":"1985-czech-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-celebration-pin-badge-copy","title":"1985 Czech Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Celebration Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1985 silver coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 1.9cm wide and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dgu9cvChOlY\"\u003e1985 event\u003c\/a\u003e; the initials CSS which, if viewed from above, look like the lines of competing athletes swirling around in the fluid motion typical of the spartakiads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013811708252,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot_2024-07-07_123815.png?v=1720351393"},{"product_id":"1955-1st-all-state-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-czechoslovakia-pin-badge","title":"1955 1st All State Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Czechoslovakia Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1955, metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 3.7cm high and has a safety clasp style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mecRvCMOlZM\"\u003e1955 event\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis was the first Spartakiad in, what was then, communist Czechoslovakia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49014245228892,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07162231.png?v=1720362244"},{"product_id":"1948-sokol-slet-falcon-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-celebration-pin-badge-copy","title":"1948 Sokol Organisation 11th All State Gymnastics Display Prague Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1948, metal Sokol Slet pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 1.7cm high and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1DBTPqtR60E\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1DBTPqtR60E\"\u003e 1948 event\u003c\/a\u003e the familiar Sokol falcon with the numerals XI on it's wing (this is the 11th slet) and the text ALL-SOKOLS SLET PRAGUE 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis was the first event after WW2 and as Czechoslovakia increasingly fell under the Soviet sphere, the perceived nationalist Sokol events would be phased out in favour of the Russian Spartakiad. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/XI._v%C5%A1esokolsk%C3%BD_slet\"\u003e1948 being the last Sokol Slet.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sokol_(spolek)\"\u003eSokol \u003c\/a\u003emovement is a youth sport movement and gymnastics organization first founded in Czech region of Austria-Hungary, Prague, in 1862 by Miroslav Tyrs and Jindrich Fugner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily a fitness training center, the Sokol, also through lectures, discussions, and group outings provided what Tyrs viewed as physical, moral, and intellectual training for the nation. This training extended to members of all classes, and eventually to women. The movement also spread across all the regions populated by the Slavic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many nations, the organization also served as an early precursor to the Scouting movements. Though officially an institution \"above politics\", the Sokol played an important part in the development of Czech nationalism, providing a forum for the spread of mass-based nationalist ideologies. The articles published in the Sokol journal, lectures held in the Sokol libraries, and theatrical performances at the massive gymnastic festivals called Slets (meaning \"meetings of birds\") helped to craft and disseminate the Czech nationalist mythology and version of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49014323609948,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07162249.png?v=1720363182"},{"product_id":"1948-large-sokol-organisation-11th-all-state-gymnastics-display-pin-badge","title":"1948 Large Sokol Organisation 11th All State Gymnastics Display Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1948, metal Sokol Slet pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 4.6cm high and has a sefety clasp style fastener to the rear.\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1DBTPqtR60E\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1DBTPqtR60E\"\u003e 1948 event\u003c\/a\u003e the familiar Sokol falcon with the numerals XI to the side (this is the 11th slet) and the text ALL-SOKOLS SLET PRAGUE 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis was the first event after WW2 and as Czechoslovakia increasingly fell under the Soviet sphere, the perceived nationalist Sokol events would be phased out in favour of the Russian Spartakiad. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/XI._v%C5%A1esokolsk%C3%BD_slet\"\u003e1948 being the last Sokol Slet.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sokol_(spolek)\"\u003eSokol \u003c\/a\u003emovement is a youth sport movement and gymnastics organization first founded in Czech region of Austria-Hungary, Prague, in 1862 by Miroslav Tyrs and Jindrich Fugner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily a fitness training center, the Sokol, also through lectures, discussions, and group outings provided what Tyrs viewed as physical, moral, and intellectual training for the nation. This training extended to members of all classes, and eventually to women. The movement also spread across all the regions populated by the Slavic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many nations, the organization also served as an early precursor to the Scouting movements. Though officially an institution \"above politics\", the Sokol played an important part in the development of Czech nationalism, providing a forum for the spread of mass-based nationalist ideologies. 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This training extended to members of all classes, and eventually to women. The movement also spread across all the regions populated by the Slavic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many nations, the organization also served as an early precursor to the Scouting movements. Though officially an institution \"above politics\", the Sokol played an important part in the development of Czech nationalism, providing a forum for the spread of mass-based nationalist ideologies. The articles published in the Sokol journal, lectures held in the Sokol libraries, and theatrical performances at the massive gymnastic festivals called Slets (meaning \"meetings of birds\") helped to craft and disseminate the Czech nationalist mythology and version of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49014591291740,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07170134.png?v=1720364756"},{"product_id":"1980-czech-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-prague-celebration-pin-badge-copy","title":"1980 Czech Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Prague Zizkov Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1980, gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 2.2cm wide and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5HNsyIOd3OQ\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5HNsyIOd3OQ\"\u003e1980 event\u003c\/a\u003e; an athlete's torso with raised with similarly posed athletes behind to give the impression of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis pin seems to be a regional spartakiad from Zizkov in Prague. In all likelihood a training event for the national, televised event in Strahov. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Spartakiad\" href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49016789565788,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-07162333.png?v=1720383099"},{"product_id":"1970-vladimir-lenin-5th-dosaaf-military-spartakiad-russia-pin-badge","title":"1970 Vladimir Lenin 5th DOSAAF Military Spartakiad Russia Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Lenin pin badge, 2.5cm wide, made of a gold coloured metal and featuring Lenin's head and the text '5th All-Union DOSAAF \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiad \u003c\/a\u003e1970'\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49019014218076,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2024-07-08092435.png?v=1720427533"},{"product_id":"1967-lithuania-ltsr-spartakiad-pin-badge","title":"1967 Lithuania LTSR Spartakiad Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gold coloured metal badge with a 2.2cm wide face and a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003cbr\u003eThe face has the text \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lithuanian_Soviet_Socialist_Republic\"\u003eLTSR \u003c\/a\u003ewhich is the Socialist Republic of Lithuania when it was part of the Soviet Union.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pin advertises that the wearer is a candidate for the Spartakiad games in 1967.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55333850087772,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2025-08-26074613.png?v=1756274124"},{"product_id":"1943-smalands-ostergotlands-winter-games-sweden-swedish-pin-badge","title":"1943 Smålands-Östergötlands Winter Games Sweden Swedish Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1943 gold coloured metal pin badge from Sweden, it is 2.6cm in diameter and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text reads \u003cstrong\u003eSmålands-Östergötlands Vinterspel 1943\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which is the 1943 Wintergames \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rear side is numbered 2319\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56070578667868,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2025-10-06203708.png?v=1764148006"},{"product_id":"1960-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-national-celebration-key-chain-keyring","title":"1960 Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event National Celebration Key Chain Keyring","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA rare 1960, gold coloured metal spartakiad keyring from former Czechoslovakia, it is 10.5cm high in total and the gold metal fob part is 4cm high.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Efkyf3Bp8kQ\"\u003e1960 event;\u003c\/a\u003e lines of red white and blue athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a very rare item from this important national event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis was the second Spartakiad in, what was then, communist Czechoslovakia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58075119518044,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-15071221.png?v=1781500990"},{"product_id":"1957-socialist-romania-athletics-youth-pin-badge","title":"1957 Socialist 2nd Romania Youth Spartakiad Athletics Youth Sports Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent vintage metal pin badge made from a gold coloured metal. The badge face is 2.2cm high and has a long stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing the text 2nd Romanian Spartakiad and displaying a shot put sportsman with Romanian communist motif and wheat motif.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58131197690204,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-20193204.png?v=1782243018"},{"product_id":"1956-socialist-3rd-romania-youth-spartakiad-athletics-youth-sports-pin-badge","title":"1956 Socialist 3rd Romania Youth Spartakiad Athletics Youth Sports Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent vintage metal pin badge made from a gold coloured metal. The badge face is 2cm high and has a long stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing the text 3rd Romanian Spartakiad and displaying a sprinting man.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58133104001372,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-20193140.png?v=1782302556"},{"product_id":"1975-czech-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-event-jicin-jicin-pin-badge","title":"1975 Czech Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Event Jicin Jičín Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA 1975, gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 2.2cm wide and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the logo for the 1975 event a line of athletes with arms raised with similarly posed athletes behind to give the impression of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis pin is from a regional spartakiad in \u003cspan\u003eJičín\u003c\/span\u003e. In all likelihood a training event for the national, televised event in Strahov. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Spartakiad\" href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58871876387164,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-30092726.png?v=1788075206"},{"product_id":"1965-czech-3rd-spartakiad-mass-gymnastics-regional-event-litomerice-pin-badge","title":"1965 Czech 3rd Spartakiad Mass Gymnastics Regional Event Litomerice Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1965 gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 2.8cm wide and has a long pin style fastener to the rear. Featuring the logo for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G0sxhvBdWag\"\u003e1965 event\u003c\/a\u003e an athlete with raised arms and parted legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis particular pin is from the Okresni Spartakiad (OS) in Litomerice which were the regional events that lead to the national one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. The event would take the form of coordinated movements, sometimes with streamers or balls and were very impressive sights to witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last spartakiad was held in 1990, one year after the velvet revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59017634742620,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-06061435.png?v=1788690109"},{"product_id":"1979-czech-spartakiad-basketball-regional-event-pardubice-pin-badge","title":"1979 Czech Spartakiad Basketball Regional Event Pardubice Pin Badge","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1979 gold coloured metal spartakiad pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 3.2cm high and has a sfaety clasp style fastener to the rear. Featuring basketball players jumping for the hoop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spartaki%C3%A1da#:~:text=IV.-,%C4%8Deskoslovensk%C3%A1%20spartaki%C3%A1da%20(1975),odpoledn%C3%ADch%20vystoupilo%20180%20tis%C3%ADc%20cvi%C4%8Denc%C5%AF.\" title=\"Spartakiad\"\u003eSpartakiads \u003c\/a\u003ewere named after Spartacus, the slave gladiator who rebelled against his Roman captors. Spartacus was thought to encapsulate the spirit of the proletariat.\u003cbr\u003eThe first spartakiads were held in the Soviet Union in the 1920's and were international events that were created to appeal to every man, not just selected athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCzechoslovakia held its first spartakiad in 1955 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Soviet liberation.\u003cbr\u003eThe events were held at the gigantic, purpose built Strahov stadium in Prague and were witnessed by up to 2 million spectators. Typically there were around 750,000 participants from schools, the armed forces and youth groups. 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This training extended to members of all classes, and eventually to women. The movement also spread across all the regions populated by the Slavic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many nations, the organization also served as an early precursor to the Scouting movements. Though officially an institution \"above politics\", the Sokol played an important part in the development of Czech nationalism, providing a forum for the spread of mass-based nationalist ideologies. The articles published in the Sokol journal, lectures held in the Sokol libraries, and theatrical performances at the massive gymnastic festivals called Slets (meaning \"meetings of birds\") helped to craft and disseminate the Czech nationalist mythology and version of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badgecrazy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59096346657116,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3272\/8412\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-10133612.png?v=1789194802"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.badgecrazy.com\/collections\/sokol-and-spartakiad.oembed?page=3","provider":"Badgecrazy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}