Soviet Union Ice Breaker Lenin 1st Nuclear Powered Surface Vessel Ship Pin Badge

  Product Description : Soviet Union Ice Breaker Lenin 1st Nuclear Powered Surface Vessel Ship Pin Badge

• A pretty metal badge with a 2.5cm wide badge face and a safety clasp style fastener to the rear.

  The text on the pin reads 'Icebreaker Lenin' in Russian and depicts the ship of the same name.

  HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

  The NS Lenin is a Soviet icebreaker launched in 1957, and is both the world's first nuclear powered surface ship and the first nuclear powered civilian vessel. Lenin was put into operation in 1959.

  The Lenin was decommissioned in 1989, because its hull had worn thin from ice friction. She was laid up at Atomflot, a base for nuclear icebreakers in Murmansk, and according to Pravda, repair and conversion into a museum ship was completed in 2005.

  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.

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  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.