An Old Authentic Soviet Russian Big Hood Ornament Mascot Emblem with Communist STAR from GAZ 21 Volga 1st Series (generation) 1957-1958.
L=9" (23 cm).
Made in USSR of metal alloy. Very nice and rare item. Good condition, the glass plaque inside is missing - see photo for all details.
The GAZ M21 Volga, the first car to carry the Volga name, was developed in the early 1950s. When in 1959 the 6-cylinder line of GAZ cars was discontinued, Volga M-21 became the biggest and most luxurious car officially sold to individual owners in the USSR in large quantities, though its price was very high and made it unavailable for most car buyers.