Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 GTRexclude with the NS-RKB (Nationalsozialistischer Reichskriegerbund)

with the NS-RKB (Nationalsozialistischer Reichskriegerbund) logo sewn onto the obverse of the armband

with polished high lights

3rd Class for Nine Years' Service (silvered argentine

Victorian issue

1964 and following his retirement

Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 GTRexclude with the NS-RKB (Nationalsozialistischer Reichskriegerbund)In 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