Meopta Hynice View-master Disk Photographic Reel Stereogram Company Enamel PinMeopta Hynice View-master Disk Photographic Reel Stereogram Company Enamel Pin Product Description : Meopta Hynice View-master Disk Photographic Reel Stereogram Company Enamel Pin The pin on sale here is an antique advertising pin advertising the view-master compatible viewing disks, maketed under the name of Meoskop here in former Czechoslovakia. It has some lovely detail, you can clearly make out the round disk. The pin is in excellent condition, it is a stick pin 2cm wide.Historical BackgroundMeopta were formed in Prerov, Czechoslovakia in 1933 under the name Optotechnica and in 1946 they were nationalised by the socialist government of the time becoming Meopta.Meopta would go on to produce a large variety of optical products; photo enlargers, lenses, military scopes, cameras and stereo ViewmastersMeopta were a very large company in the 1950s producing optical products for the whole of the Warsaw pact military. They were the only Eastern European company making cinema projectors so Meopta projectors could be found in every cinema in the region around this time.They manufactured a wide range of stereo optical products such as the twin lens (TLR) cameras called Flexaret and Stereo Viewmasters similar to those produced in the USA called Meoskop.Meopta are still around today, though on a much smaller scale to that of the 1960's and 1970's. They supply mainly to the military and have several large contracts with European governments.Meopta pins seem much scarcer than the actual equipment these days. Maybe people felt they should hold onto their cameras and viewmasters, but the pins were just pins and were all lost over the years. Postage and Packing : The item will be sent by airmail from The Czech Republic. Please allow 3-4 days delivery time to Europe and up to 7 days worldwide. Enamel Pin Badge(s)$3.99 Payment Methods : I prefer payment by Paypal Direct Bank Transfer - details available on request No personal checks please. Warranty Terms :This pin is in the condition described above and as photographed. If you are in any way dissatisfied I will happily discuss any problems you have via email. I always strive to provide an excellent service.
