Czech State Rail Operator CSD Winged Wheel Logo Badges Product Description : Czech State Rail Operator CSD Winged Wheel Logo Badges I have decided to list my large collection of Czechoslovak train and rail pin badgesI have been collecting them for about 6 years and need to downsize.I don't have many duplicates of these collectable pins, so get them while you can ! A pretty set of souvenir pin badges from the Czechoslovak state Railways (CSD) of former Czechoslovakia. The badge faces are 2cm wide, made from a gold coloured metal and have a stick pin fastener to the rear. The badges date from the 1970's and feature the winged logo of CSD.CSD (Ceskoslovenske statni drahy) or in English (The Czechoslovak State Railway) was formed in 1918 upon the formation of the newly designated lands called Czechoslovakia. But railway had existed in this region as far back as 1828 when there was a revolutionary horse drawn rail link connecting Linz in Austria with Ceske Budejovice. In these early days of rail most links were private ventures, but after the dissolution of the monarchy the railways became part of the newly established CSD.The rail network throughout the region was directly affected by the political situation of the time. In the time leading up to the First World War links were created between what was to become Czechoslovakia and its allied states Austria and Hungary. During the Second World War occupation of Bohemia and Moravia many lines were built to supply the German heartland with raw materials and weapons from the Czech factories and then after the war the Soviet Union built many new miles of tracks linking Czechoslovakia with major Russian cities.The result of this change of fortunes in the history of Czechoslovakia has left the country with the largest density of railway track to land area in the world. An interesting analysis of the effectiveness of the Czech rail system as a result of these geopolital influences can be found here.Today the Czech Railway operator CD is still state owned and thanks to the Czech Republic's central position in Europe there are frequent links to all the bordering countries and many towns with virtually no inhabitants still have regular services. In a population of 10 million people CD operates 7000 train services daily. 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 working days worldwide. I can always combine purchases into one package.Enamel Pin Badge(s)$FREE SHIPPING 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.
