The image displays a pin badge commemorating the 1973 Ice Hockey World Championships held in Moscow, Soviet Union. Event: This badge is from the 40th Ice Hockey World Championships and the 51st European Championships of ice hockey. Host City & Year: The tournament took place in Moscow, Soviet Union, from March 31 to April 15, 1973. Venue: The games were played at the Palace of Sports of the Central Lenin Stadium in Moscow. Mascot: The badge features a bear, which was a common motif in Soviet sports memorabilia. Outcome: The Soviet Union won the championship, marking their 12th world title.
