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A striking original vintage Soviet space badge commemorating the historic Apollo–Soyuz Test Project of 1975. The badge prominently features the inscription “ЭПАС-75” and “APOLLO СОЮЗ”, directly identifying the famous joint US–Soviet space mission that became an important symbol of international cooperation during the Space Age.
The large circular design features a dramatic representation of the Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft against a globe, with the flags and symbols of the United States and Soviet Union positioned above. The bold red, blue, black and white color scheme gives the piece a distinctive period appearance, while the large format makes it especially eye-catching among Soviet space memorabilia.
The Apollo–Soyuz Test Project was a historic joint mission carried out in July 1975, when an American Apollo spacecraft and a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft docked in orbit. It represented a major moment in the history of human spaceflight and became one of the most recognizable examples of cooperation between the two space programs during the Cold War.
For collectors, this is an especially appealing piece of vintage Soviet memorabilia connected with one of the most famous international events in space exploration. The combination of “ЭПАС-75”, Apollo, Soyuz, national symbols, spacecraft imagery and the large plastic construction makes it an excellent addition to collections devoted to Soviet cosmonautics, the Space Race, Apollo memorabilia, Soyuz missions, Cold War history and historical aerospace artifacts.
This original Soviet collectible is a wonderful visual representation of the 1975 Apollo–Soyuz era and would make an attractive display piece for anyone interested in the history of space exploration and the remarkable meeting of the American and Soviet space programs.
The badge is offered in vintage used condition with visible age-related wear, scratches, surface marks and areas of wear to the printed/decorative finish, as shown in the photographs. These signs of age contribute to its authentic vintage character.
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Pin / Badge
Theme: Space / Cosmonautics
Country/Region of Manufacture: USSR
Year: 1975
Material: Plastic
Condition: Vintage used condition with visible age-related wear, scratches and surface/finish wear
Features: Large format, colorful design, Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft, globe, US and Soviet symbols, Cyrillic inscription
Era: Soviet Era
Subject: Apollo-Soyuz Test Project / EPAS-75
Collection: Soviet Space & Cosmonautics Memorabilia
