Original Vintage Poster LAUREATES OF STATE AWARDS - COMMUNISM - SOCIALISM

Description: Welcome! Original vintage poster in czech language: "LAUREATI STATNICH CEN - CEST A SLAVA LAUREATUM STATNICH CEN" or "LAUREATES OF STATE AWARDS - HONOR AND GLORY TO LAUREATES OF STATE AWARDS", with text: "AT THE PROPOSAL OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CZECHOSLOVAK REPUBLIC, THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC AWARDED KLEMENT GOTTWALD AS A RECOGNITION OF THE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC STATE FOR EXCELLENT CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS THAT ENRICHED HUMAN KNOWLEDGE, CREATED ARTISTIC VALUES OR OTHERWISE CONTRIBUTED TO THE SOCIALIST CONSTRUCTION OF OUR COUNTRY WITH THE TITLE "LAUREATE OF THE STATE AWARD" IN 1951" More about State Award of President Klement Gottwald in "Historical context" section below. Designed by: anonymous artist, most likely in 1952 Printed in: issued by Ministry of Information and Enlightenment, printed by Orbis 02 Total measurements: approx. 117,5x84cm Condition report: poster was stored folded, shows fold lines, also shows tears and creasing especially on edges, in corners and in fold lines, shows yellowing and stains, pinholes in margin areas Historical context: The Klement Gottwald State Prize (until 1955 only the State Prize) was a state honor awarded in communist Czechoslovakia by the president for exceptional creative contribution in the field of science, technology or art. The state prize could be awarded both to an individual and to a group. The prizes were awarded on May 9 for the achievements of the previous year. The recipient received the honorary title of laureate of the Klement Gottwald state award, the right to wear the badge of the award (a red ribbon with white and blue edging and a laurel sprig) and a certain amount of money.The state awards were established in 1950 and named after the first communist president, Klement Gottwald, in 1955. They were abolished in 1990.The state prize could be awarded in one of three groups:- works, performances or discoveries in the fields of social and natural sciences, mathematics, medicine or technology,- excellent inventions and improvement of the production process, new methods, etc.,- works or performances in the field of literature, visual arts, theater, music, cinematography or applied graphics (Wiki). Shipping and handling details: all items are shipped as a registered shipments with tracking number and insurance on purchase price. We ship worldwide from European union. All associated import taxes, customs and any kind of import fees are buyers responsibility. If you have any questions about offered items or anything else, feel free to ask us, you will be very welcome!Delivery time is usually within max. 2 weeks worldwide from date of shipping - most of shipments arrives in this period of time.

Price: 249 USD

Location: Bratislava

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