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Vintage Soviet USSR Sports Trophy Cup with Original Box & Passport (1988)
Up for sale is an authentic Vintage Soviet Sports Trophy Cup (Тип 1) manufactured in 1988 in Donetsk, USSR (Ukrainian SSR) at the "Donugi" Experimental Factory завод Донуги).
This rare collector's piece features a sleek silver-and-gold tone metal cone body standing on a golden base. It is decorated with a upper brass-style band bearing Cyrillic text "ЗА СПОРТИВНЫЕ..." ("For Sporting Success/Achievements") and features a prominent, detailed hanging medal displaying the State Emblem of the Soviet Union (Coat of Arms) on the front.
Complete Historic Set ("New Old Stock" Condition)
Finding Soviet awards with their original factory paraphernalia is exceptionally rare. This piece comes as a complete factory-issued set, including:
1. The Original Trophy Cup & Hanging USSR Emblem Medal
2. Original Factory Cardboard Packaging Box with intact paper label
3. Original Factory Paper Certificate / Passport Document (Паспорт) complete with official purple OTK Quality Control Stamps (Отдел технического контроля)
Technical Specifications:
Country of Origin: USSR / UkrSSR (Donetsk)
Factory: Experimental Factory "Donugi"
Model: Sports Cup Type 1 (Кубок спортивный тип 1)
Standard: TO 12 УССР 22-01-87 / RST 1876-85
Production Year: Circa 1988 (Perestroika Era)
Height: Approx. 330 mm (~13 inches)
Top Diameter: Approx. 118 mm (~4.6 inches)
Weight: Approx. 0.6 kg (~1.32 lbs)
Original Retail Price: 12 Soviet Rubles
Historical Background:
The "Donugi" factory was part of the Donetsk Coal Research Institute in the Donbas region. While primarily responsible for industrial mining equipment, Soviet state planning mandated that heavy industry plants produce high-quality consumer goods (товары народного потребления). These trophies were manufactured for local Spartakiad tournaments, workplace competitions, and athletic leagues, making this a fascinating artifact of late-Soviet sports culture and industrial history.
Condition:
Trophy: In excellent vintage condition with strong metallic shine, minimal age-related wear, and crisp structural detail. Some oxidation visible
Box & Passport: The original cardboard box shows expected vintage storage wear (minor scuffs and paper age toning). The paper passport certificate is fully intact and legible.
(Please review all high-resolution pictures for exact cosmetic details).
⛔️Sold strictly as a collectible and historical object. I am not affiliated with any government, military, or political organization. This item is offered solely for historical interest and educational purposes.
🔸 A very nice collectible item – rare and in great vintage condition!
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