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Hammer And Sickle Collection

The hammer and sickle, an iconic symbol of communism, has left its mark on various aspects of history and culture across the globe

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon (poster), 1918

Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon (poster), 1918. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Hammer and sickle as sign of communism on a T-shirt, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

Hammer and sickle as sign of communism on a T-shirt, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)

Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635309 Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)

Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635299 Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London)

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board)

Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board)
XOS5884673 Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board) by Church, Henry (1836-1908); 73.3x59.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Workers at the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company celebrate sending Valentine

Workers at the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company celebrate sending Valentine tanks to Russia on September 22, 1941

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Liberation of Belgrade, October 1944

Liberation of Belgrade, October 1944. Jubilant Russian troops and Yugoslav partisans mingle on the streets

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Statue of Ho Chi Minh, Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Statue of Ho Chi Minh, Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Caricature of the death of Felix Dzherzhinsky (1877-1926)

Caricature of the death of Felix Dzherzhinsky (1877-1926)
CHT206255 Caricature of the death of Felix Dzherzhinsky (1877-1926), founder and director of the CHEKA (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera at the Blue House (Casa Azul), Coyoacan, Mexico City

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera at the Blue House (Casa Azul), Coyoacan, Mexico City
473543 Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera at the Blue House (Casa Azul), Coyoacan, Mexico City, 1940 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info)

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: National Committee of the Youth Organization of the Communist Party of Mexico

National Committee of the Youth Organization of the Communist Party of Mexico
472859 National Committee of the Youth Organization of the Communist Party of Mexico, Mexico City, 1928 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info.: Back right is Russell Blackwell)

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Children are our future, 1920. Creator: Simakov, Ivan Vasilievich (1877-1925)

Children are our future, 1920. Creator: Simakov, Ivan Vasilievich (1877-1925)
Children are our future, 1920. Private Collection

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Peoples of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1925

Peoples of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1925. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: In the U. S. S. R. a Land of Many Races and Many Languages - the New Workers Club in Moskva

In the U. S. S. R. a Land of Many Races and Many Languages - the New Workers Club in Moskva
In the U.S.S.R. a Land of Many Races and Many Languages - the New Workers Club in Moskva (Moscow), c1930s. Rusakov Workers Club, an constructivist auditorium designed by Konstantin Melnikov

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Soviet Union, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Soviet Union, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Soviet Union, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: 2. Now we have a new kind of weapon to use. ROSTA Window No 81, 1921

2. Now we have a new kind of weapon to use. ROSTA Window No 81, 1921. Private Collection

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Soviet Union - Friendship of Peoples, 1923-1924

Soviet Union - Friendship of Peoples, 1923-1924. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Worker and Farmer, 1923. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)

Worker and Farmer, 1923. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Worker and Farmer, 1923. From a private collection

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: The USSR. Proletarians of all countries unite!, 1926. Artist: Guminer, Yakov Moiseevich (1896-1942)

The USSR. Proletarians of all countries unite!, 1926. Artist: Guminer, Yakov Moiseevich (1896-1942)
The USSR. Proletarians of all countries unite!, 1926. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: The Soviet star surmounting the Nikolsky Tower of the Kremlin, Moscow, 1935

The Soviet star surmounting the Nikolsky Tower of the Kremlin, Moscow, 1935. From A Concise History of the World, introduction by Sir John AR Marriott (Associated Newspapers Ltd, 1935)

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Red Moscow Heart of World Revolution, poster, 1921

Red Moscow Heart of World Revolution, poster, 1921. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: This Time until in Berlin, Belgian pro-Allied propaganda poster, 1944

This Time until in Berlin, Belgian pro-Allied propaganda poster, 1944

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Illustration of Soviet flag

Illustration of Soviet flag

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: French anti - communist cartoon, Spanish Civil War

French anti - communist cartoon, Spanish Civil War
French anti - communist cartoon on the Spanish Civil War - 1936

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: The small titanium globe containing a medallion which was delivered to the surface of planet venus

The small titanium globe containing a medallion which was delivered to the surface of planet venus by the soviet space probe venera 1 in 1961

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Cette fois jusqu a Berlin, propaganda poster, from World War II, 1944

Cette fois jusqu a Berlin, propaganda poster, from World War II, 1944
France, 20th century, Second World War - Cette fois jusqu A

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Detail of poster representing benefits of revolution: victorious Red Army contributes to transport

Detail of poster representing benefits of revolution: victorious Red Army contributes to transport of wheat and cattle
Posters, Russia, 20th century. The benefits of revolution: victorious Red Army contributes to the transport of wheat and cattle, 1917. Detail

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Russia. Moscow. Petrovska Street. Classical facade wtih hammer and sycle

Russia. Moscow. Petrovska Street. Classical facade wtih hammer and sycle

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Soviet Moon exploration, artwork

Soviet Moon exploration, artwork
Soviet Moon exploration. Cartoon showing a rocket and a crescent Moon forming the hammer and sickle symbol that signifies the Soviet Union (USSR)

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Sputnik 1, artwork

Sputnik 1, artwork. This Soviet spacecraft, the first ever spacecraft to reach Earth orbit, was launched on 4 October 1957 by the Soviet Union

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Luna 3, Soviet postcard

Luna 3, Soviet postcard. The postmark and stamp (both at upper right) show the Luna 3 spacecraft and the date (7 October 1959)

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Luna 2 commemmorative stamp

Luna 2 commemmorative stamp. Soviet postage stamp dedicated to the Luna 2 unmanned space probe, launched on 12 September 1959

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Hammer and sickle as sign of Communism, Khojand, Tajikistan, Central Asia, Asia

Hammer and sickle as sign of Communism, Khojand, Tajikistan, Central Asia, Asia

Background imageHammer And Sickle Collection: Hammer and sickle as sign of communism, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

Hammer and sickle as sign of communism, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia



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The hammer and sickle, an iconic symbol of communism, has left its mark on various aspects of history and culture across the globe. In 1918, a powerful poster depicted Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon, showcasing the strength and determination of the communist movement. Fast forward to modern times in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where a T-shirt proudly displays the hammer and sickle as a sign of communism. The significance of this symbol extends beyond mere imagery; it represents unity among workers. At the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company, employees celebrated their achievements by embracing this emblematic iconography. Meanwhile in Can Tho, Vietnam stands a statue honoring Ho Chi Minh - his legacy intertwined with the ideals embodied by the hammer and sickle. Artistic expressions have also utilized this potent symbol throughout history. A caricature depicting Felix Dzherzhinsky's death serves as a reminder that even influential figures are not immune to change brought forth by communism. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera found solace at their Blue House in Mexico City - perhaps finding inspiration from their shared belief in social equality. In France during the Stavisky Affair, a satirical cartoon titled "Rien ne va Plus" showcased how communism aimed to expose corruption within society. The National Committee of Youth Organization in Mexico embraced this ideology wholeheartedly while promoting camaraderie amongst young comrades. Paintings such as "Friendship of Peoples" captured moments when diverse communities united under one banner - celebrating diversity while striving for common goals. Recognizing that children hold our future within their hands is exemplified through Ivan Vasilievich Simakov's artwork "Children are our Future. " The Soviet Union prided itself on being home to many races and languages – reflected through establishments like Moskva's New Workers Club which fostered inclusivity among different ethnicities residing there. From political movements to cultural revolutions spanning continents, the hammer and sickle has become a symbol that transcends borders.