Vintage Soviet WWII Commemorative Matchbox Set – 1945–1975 Victory Anniversary (USSR)  

Item Description

Original Soviet commemorative matchbox set produced in the USSR to mark the 30th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (1945–1975).

This is a complete boxed set, presented in its original cardboard case with inner tray and all illustrated matchboxes intact. Each matchbox features period Soviet artwork depicting wartime scenes, military actions, and victory symbolism typical of official state-issued commemoratives from the era.

The set was produced by the Soviet match industry under state standards and was intended as a collectible presentation piece rather than everyday household matches.  

Details

• Origin: USSR (Soviet Union)

• Date: 1975 (Victory Anniversary issue)

• Theme: World War II / Great Patriotic War

• Contents: Complete set of illustrated matchboxes

• Matches: Present inside boxes (for display/collecting)

• Packaging: Original outer box and inner tray included  

Condition

• Matchboxes: Very good vintage condition with strong colours and clear artwork

• Matches: Intact and unused

• Outer box: Shows age-related wear, edge softening, joint fraying, and handling marks consistent with vintage age

• No missing components  

Collectability

Highly collectible Soviet-era ephemera, appealing to:

• USSR / Cold War collectors

• WWII & military history collectors

• Matchbox and paper ephemera collectors

• Display or archive collections

Complete boxed sets like this are increasingly difficult to find, especially with original contents intact.