It is well known that Soviet symbology has seen a resurgence in Putin’s Russia. Invading soldiers in Ukraine have been seen waving flags bearing the Scythe and Hammer, and wearing the emblem on their uniforms. This Soviet-era belt buckle was captured in the city of Bakhmut, the largest single battle on European soil since the end of WWII. This buckle is a small but poignant reminder of Ukraine’s struggle to maintain its independence in the face of Russian aggression.
It is well known that Soviet symbology has seen a resurgence in Putin’s Russia. Invading soldiers in Ukraine have been seen waving flags bearing the Scythe and Hammer, and wearing the emblem on their uniforms. This Soviet-era belt buckle was captured in the city of Bakhmut, the largest single battle on European soil since the end of WWII. This buckle is a small but poignant reminder of Ukraine’s struggle to maintain its independence in the face of Russian aggression.