Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 GTRexclude with polished high lights

with polished high lights

3rd Class for Nine Years' Service (silvered argentine

Victorian issue

by maker GWL

was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant on February 6

Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 GTRexclude with polished high lightsIn silver gilt with red and blue enamels, maker marked on the reverse, measuring 26. 2 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), maker marked " " (Monetny Dvor, Moscow) on the screwback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, oxidation spot evident on the screwback, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cheka was the first of a succession of Soviet secret police organizations, established in 1917. It eventually transformed into the Committee for State