So I was surfing one day and stumbled across these cool souvenir personal liquor flasks from Russia that hark back to the Soviet era. They looked really cool in the photos and were brand new so I figured why not get one and check it out. Thus, out came the credit card and I got one from worldgifts1 on eBay. I should point out that a number of vendors are selling these and they all look the same.
The below are photos of my exact flask. I actually bought two – one for myself and one for my buddy Scott. They really are nicely done – the chrome plate is good and what really caught my eye is the coat of arms – the CCCP is the abbreviation of the Cyrllic words “Союз Советских Социалистических Республик” that translate as the Union of Soviety Socialist Republics. The КГБ is the Cyrllic abbreviation for Комите́т госуда́рственной безопа́сности which translates as the Committee for State Security, which we better know as the KGB.
I bought this strictly as a novelty plus as a place to keep either vodka or, gasp, my beloved tequila. I think I am in big trouble for the tequila comment 🙂 It’s definitely a cool conversation starter and you could put whatever drink you want in there of course.
At any rate, it arrived as you see above and is water tight. I sloshed some soapy water around inside, rinsed it out several times and then let it dry and it was good to go.
In my opinion it is a good deal – sure you can get cheaper generic flasks but they scream “boozer” vs. being a conversation starter. I’d recommend these and they do make flasks with other insignia too – I opted for the KGB one due to growing up during the Cold War and tons of spy movies.
World Gifts is not the only seller and while I suspect they are all being made at the factory, I can’t speak to the quality of other sellers’ products. Below are flasks from eBay including stuff from a number of sellers and at the bottom I have a link to the KGB Flask as sold by World Gifts on Amazon.
8 oz. Stainless Hip Flask Canteen w/ Russian Soviet Military Badge KGB CCCP USSR
 | $19.79 End Date: Tuesday Jul-31-2018 14:41:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $19.79 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
Vintage? Russian? CCCP Flask Unused Displayed Only Estate Find
 | $15.00 End Date: Sunday Jul-29-2018 3:00:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $15.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
Russian Letter Pattern 9OZ Stainless Steel Hip Flask
 | $8.99 End Date: Friday Aug-17-2018 23:40:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $8.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
8oz Portable Stainless Steel Hip Flask Russian National Emblem Pattern
 | $8.99 End Date: Saturday Aug-18-2018 1:17:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: $8.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
8 oz. Stainless Hip Flask Canteen w/ Russian Soviet Military Badge KGB CCCP USSR
 | $19.79 End Date: Tuesday Jul-31-2018 14:55:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $19.79 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
8 oz. Stainless Hip Flask Canteen w/ Russian Soviet Military Badge KGB CCCP USSR
 | $19.79 End Date: Monday Jul-30-2018 15:57:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: $19.79 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE USSR Russian Military Stainless Flask - CCCP-
 | $15.00 End Date: Friday Aug-10-2018 14:03:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: $15.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
RUSSIAN CCCP VODKA WHISKEY HIP FLASK 8 OZ. STAINLESS STEEL DARK FAUX LEATHER
 | $7.65 End Date: Friday Aug-3-2018 5:12:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $7.65 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
USSR (CCCP) Russian 1950s? Commemorative Tank/Military Flask
 | $14.99 (0 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-21-2018 12:55:49 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Collectible Russian CCCP Insignia Stainless Steel Flask
 | $12.99 End Date: Tuesday Jul-24-2018 19:00:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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8 oz. Stainless Steel Alcohol and Spirits Flask Canteen w/Russian Soviet Military Army Badge KGB USSR CCCPMade in Russia, this curved drinking flask makes a great gift. Latched screw top and decorated with 2 Soviet Era badges. Suitable for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Soviet/Russian Army/KGB souvenir – stainless steel Flask 8 oz. Military collectibles and Military Memorabilia
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