Antique Ostrov Karlovy Vary Czech Ancient Castle Heraldic Shield Crest Pin Badge

  Product Description : Antique Ostrov Karlovy Vary Czech Ancient Castle Heraldic Shield Crest Pin Badge

• A rare enamel pin badge from former Czechoslovakia.

  The badge face is 1.9cm high and has a long stick pin style fastener to the rear.
  The picture displays the official town crest of Ostrov nad Ohri, featuring the official castle emblem. and would make a lovely gift for someone with connections to this beautiful place.

  These kinds of tourist pins were collected by tourists back in the communist days, when foreign travel was out of the question for most citizens.
  You would buy a pin and wear it as a souvenier of your visit.
  These days there are no towns or attractions that produce these pins, which is a shame and makes these old examples very special.

  The heraldic crests themselves are usually steeped in history, most of the towns and cities in the Bohemia and Moravian areas started appearing around 700 to 800 years ago and the crests tell of battles against the Swedish or the invading Turks, of defending angels and Christ's Holy Grail. The heraldic crests today remain the same but people tend to forget the origin and history of them.

  Postage and Packing :

  The item will be sent by airmail from The Czech Republic.

  Please allow 3-4 days delivery time to Europe and up to 7 days worldwide.

•   No personal checks please.

  Warranty Terms :

• This pin is in the condition described above and as photographed.
  If you are in any way dissatisfied I will happily discuss any problems you have via email. I always strive to provide an excellent service.