Vintage CSM Czechoslovakia Youth Organisation Members Hammer Flag Pin Badge

  Product Description : Antique CSM Czechoslovakian Youth Organisation Members Hammer Flag Pin Badge

• A rare pin badge from the CSM in former Czechoslovakia.

  The badge face is 1.9cm high and has a long stick pin style fastener to the rear. The text reads CSM and would have been worn by a CSM member.

  Historical Information.

  After the 1948 takeover of power, the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia ("KSC") formed two Soviet-style youth organizations: the Pionýr (Pioneers, for youngsters eight to fifteen years old) and the Czechoslovak Union of Youth (CSM, ages fifteen to twenty-five). Both organizations were geared toward grooming their members (or a fortunate fraction of them) for KSC membership.

  The Pionyrs were very much like the boy scouts, but the CSM were more politically focused.

  CSM membership was considered necessary for entrance to university or a professional career, so people joined up regardless of their political leanings.

  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.

  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.