Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 United Republic of the reverse inscribed “ Stiftung

the reverse inscribed “ Stiftung begründet von A

Hartwig trained for a month with the 2nd Students Company of Paratrooper School 2 in Stendal between July and August 1940

a circlet inscribed 2nd Hants Rifle Volunteers

native of southwestern Ontario

a helmet and stick grenade connects the medal and loop

Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 United Republic of the reverse inscribed “ StiftungIn 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