Cigarette Case Yuri Gagarin Vostok Space Vintage Soviet | First Manned Flight 1961 Tobacciana USSR
Cigarette Case Yuri Gagarin Vostok Space Vintage Soviet | First Manned Flight 1961 Tobacciana USSR
Couldn't load pickup availability
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free standard international shipping is included in the item price.
Estimated delivery:
- US, UK & Europe: 2–4 weeks
- Canada, Asia & Australia: up to 8 weeks
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. The buyer is responsible for return shipping unless the item arrives damaged or materially different from the listing.
International orders may be subject to VAT, GST, customs duties, brokerage fees, or other import charges depending on the destination country. Where applicable, some charges may be collected at checkout; otherwise, they may be payable upon import and are the buyer’s responsibility.
Rare vintage pocket cigarette case crafted in the USSR, featuring a historically significant high-relief design celebrating the dawn of the Space Age and Yuri Gagarin's historic first manned space flight on April 12, 1961.
The front lid showcases a dynamic and powerful cosmic composition, featuring the Vostok rocket soaring diagonally toward a dense, textured starry sky. The rocket body is clearly embossed with the name "ВОСТОК" (Vostok), while its exhaust trail prominently bears the historic launch date: "12-IV-1961". In the upper left background, a finely detailed circular bas-relief depicts Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin wearing his iconic CCCP space helmet, looking out into the cosmos. Below the soaring rocket, the curved silhouette of Planet Earth is inscribed with bold "СССР" lettering. Made from lightweight and durable aluminum—a metal itself symbolic of modern aviation and aerospace technology in the 1960s—this pocket-sized case remains one of the most sought-after souvenirs of Soviet space propaganda.
Perfect for:
- tobacciana and space race memorabilia collections
- Soviet space program, Yuri Gagarin, and cosmonaut enthusiasts
- vintage space age decor and mid-century industrial design collectors
- display cabinets and curiosities
- unique vintage gifts for history buffs
Features:
- Detailed high-relief of the Vostok rocket and starfield sky
- Commemorative Yuri Gagarin portrait profile in a space helmet
- Features historic "12-IV-1961", "ВОСТОК", and "СССР" inscriptions
- Lightweight and authentic vintage aluminum construction from the 1960s era
- Highly collectible mid-century Soviet space exploration souvenir
The item is photographed in detail, including video, so the craftsmanship and condition can be clearly examined.
You will receive the exact item shown in the photos and video.
Please note:
This is an original vintage item, not a reproduction.
Minor signs of age, patina, or wear are normal for vintage collectibles.
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine.
Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
Share
