Editorial Review This pin represents famous Russian "Katyusha"- (1" Aluminum, pin back)multiple rocket launcher is a type of rocket artillery first built and fielded by the Soviet Union in World War II. Multiple rocket launchers such as these deliver explosives to a target area more quickly than conventional artillery. A battery of four BM-13 launchers could fire a salvo in 7-10 seconds that delivered 4.35 tons of high explosives over 4,300,000 sq ft impact zone, making its power roughly equivalent to that of 72 conventional artillery guns. "Katyusha" changed direction of WWII.
Features 1) Rare Soviet 2-piece construction pin 2) "Katyusha " Weapon of Victory 3) Represents WWII 4) Original 1980th USSR pins 5) Katysha history collectors
Specification Brand : Soviet pins Color : Green, Gold Department : boys EAN : 0796752043890 PackageDimensions_Weight : 0.06 pounds PackageDimensions : L:7.00 X W:5.00 X H:0.20 ProductGroup : Apparel ProductTypeName : APPAREL Size : 1" Title : Soviet USSR WWII History - Famous "Katyusha" Pin-Weapon of Victory