Radio Prague Czechoslovakia Shield Shaped Pin Badge

Radio Prague Czechoslovakia Shield Shaped Pin BadgeRadio Prague Czechoslovakia Shield Shaped Pin Badge Product Description : Radio Prague Czechoslovakia Shield Shaped Pin BadgeThe badge pictured here is black, though I have various colours available. If you would prefer a different colour please let me know.The badge face is between 1cm-1.5cm high and has a long, stick pin fastener.This is a very nice tie or lapel pin badge in excellent condition.It dates from the 1960s and is from former Czechoslovakia. The picture has the radio Prague transmitter logo with a star on top (the star was added after the communist coup of 1948) and has the text CSSR denoting the change of name from Czechoslovakia to the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic in 1960. Radio Prague pins prior to 1960 did not feature the CSSR text.The foremost broadcaster in former Czechoslovakia was the state owned Radio Prague.The radio station first broadcast in 1936 and is still doing so today and has had a fascinating history.In 1945 the Czech army seized control of radio Prague from the German SS company that had been stationed there to guard it.In 1968 the invading Soviet army first secured Prague airport and the radio transmitters of radio Prague before the full scale invasion of the country. Radio Prague famously barricaded its doors and broadcast for Western assistance right up until the building was stormed by Soviet troops. The last broadcasts were used on newsreels worldwide.Today radio Prague offers a range of programming and still broadcasts mainly on short wave frequencies. 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.Enamel Pin Badge(s)$3.99 Payment Methods : I prefer payment by Paypal Direct Bank Transfer - details available on request No personal checks please. 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.