
Vintage Romanian Polisportiv Grade II Pin Badge
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This is an authentic, vintage Polisportiv badge from the communist era in Romania, dating likely to the 1950s or 1960s. The term "Polisportiv" translates to "all-round sportsman" or "all-round athlete".
Origin: Issued in the Romanian People's Republic/Socialist Republic.
Program: Part of a state-sponsored physical fitness initiative, encouraging general athleticism among citizens, similar to other Eastern Bloc GTO programs.
Design: The badge features a dynamic running figure at the center, framed by the blue, yellow, and red colors of the Romanian national flag.
Grade: The Roman numeral "II" denotes the second level or grade of proficiency achieved in the physical fitness tests.
Material/Condition: The badge is made of metal with enamel detailing. Please refer to the images for the exact condition.
Collectible Value: A great piece of Eastern European sports history and communist-era memorabilia.