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.
Stainless Steel Russian Hip Flask
 | $6.95 End Date: Wednesday Oct-24-2018 13:10:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $6.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
Collectible Russian Lenin KGB CCCP Insignia Badge Stainless Steel 8oz Flask
 | $17.40 End Date: Tuesday Oct-16-2018 18:43:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: $17.40 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
Antique Vintage Russian Beverage Flask
 | $19.00 End Date: Wednesday Oct-3-2018 13:38:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $19.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
5 oz Stainless Steel Russian Military Flask
 | $18.00 End Date: Saturday Oct-20-2018 15:07:56 PDT Buy It Now for only: $18.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
Russian USSR Coat Of Arms Souvenir Gift Set Flask
 | $3.99 (0 Bids) End Date: Saturday Sep-29-2018 9:29:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $7.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE CCCP KGB RUSSIAN Military Hip FLASK Stainless Steel
 | $32.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-30-2018 14:12:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $32.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE RUSSIAN SAILOR AD SIGN STAINLESS STEEL 8oz FLASK D 273 USSR RUSSIA
 | $11.16 End Date: Tuesday Oct-9-2018 11:19:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $11.16 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
8 oz. Stainless Hip Flask Canteen w/ Russian Soviet Military Badge KGB CCCP USSR
 | $21.99 End Date: Saturday Sep-29-2018 14:55:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $21.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
8 oz. Stainless Hip Flask Canteen w/ Russian Soviet Military Badge KGB CCCP USSR
 | $21.99 End Date: Saturday Sep-29-2018 14:41:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $21.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
Russian Military Stainless Flask - NEW - Enamel USSR Crest & Lenin Bust - Rare
 | $145.00 End Date: Tuesday Oct-23-2018 11:39:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $145.00 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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