615 Vintage Yugoslav Advertising Enamel Lapel Pin Collection Slovenia Croatia Se For Sale

Huge collection of approximately 615 vintage enamel lapel pins from the former Yugoslavia and Eastern Europe.

This collection was acquired together and is being sold as one complete lot. It features an incredible assortment of advertising, factory, tourism, trade fair, commemorative, industrial, and souvenir pins representing decades of history.

Brands and companies represented include Iskra, Elan, Mercedes-Benz, Nestlé, Alpina, Kompas, Tomos, Kras, Kolinska, Cockta, Fructal, Gorenje, Merkur, Sava, Žito, Minerva, Droga, Alples, Iskra Avtoelektrika, Vegeta, Donat, Union, Jub, Riko, Plamen, KLM, Donat, and many others. You\'ll also find pins from factories, hotels, transportation companies, sporting events, anniversaries, trade exhibitions, municipalities, tourism organizations, and businesses that no longer exist.

Many of these companies have disappeared, merged, or changed names over the years, making this collection a fascinating snapshot of former Yugoslav industrial and commercial history.

Highlights:

• Approximately 615 vintage enamel pins

• Former Yugoslavia, including Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and surrounding regions

• Advertising, factory, industrial, tourism, commemorative, and souvenir themes

• Includes brands such as Nestlé, Mercedes-Benz, KLM, Elan, Kompas, Tomos, Kras, Vegeta, Cockta, Donat, Iskra, Gorenje, Alpina, Kolinska, Merkur, Fructal, and many more

• Hundreds of different designs with very little duplication

• Great lot for collectors, historians, resellers, or display

• Nearly impossible to assemble today without years of searching

Condition:

Overall good vintage condition. Some pins show expected age, storage wear, oxidation, or light discoloration. Condition varies from pin to pin. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

You will receive approximately 615 vintage pins shown in the photographs.