Russia, Soviet Union. A KGB 50th Anniversary Commemorative Badge, by the Moscow Mint Archive and Wound Badge

and Wound Badge

A slate-grey rayon strap descends from the left armpit and culminates in a functional magnetic metal spring clip

Instituted in 1915 (in bronze

northeast of Munich

dated 16 September 1941

Russia, Soviet Union. A KGB 50th Anniversary Commemorative Badge, by the Moscow Mint Archive and Wound BadgeConstructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a shield overlaid by a sword, in turn bearing a mark of 50 (50 YEARS), topped by a red enameled star overlaid by a sickle and hammer, surrounded by a red enameled banner bearing initials (CHEKA KGB), above dates 1917 1967, the reverse with a threaded screwpost retaining an original plate, the latter maker marked for the State Mint in Moscow, measuring 26. 43 mm (w) x