Badge in Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of KGB, 1987 issue.
Silver-plated and gilded brass, enamels; 47.9 x 26.2 mm; weighs 12.2 g without the screw plate. The reverse shows the late-style circular mint mark of the Moscow Mint. Very similar in quality and design to the KGB 50th Anniversary badge.
In excellent condition. The enamel is essentially perfect, having no wear visible to the naked eye and only some microscopic contact marks. The silver finish is pristine. The gilt on the hilt of the sword and the number "70" is nicely preserved and bright showing only a modest amount of tarnish on the numerals. The screw post is full length, appr
Silver-plated and gilded brass, enamels; 47.9 x 26.2 mm; weighs 12.2 g without the screw plate. The reverse shows the late-style circular mint mark of the Moscow Mint. Very similar in quality and design to the KGB 50th Anniversary badge.
In excellent condition. The enamel is essentially perfect, having no wear visible to the naked eye and only some microscopic contact marks. The silver finish is pristine. The gilt on the hilt of the sword and the number "70" is nicely preserved and bright showing only a modest amount of tarnish on the numerals. The screw post is full length, approx. 10 mm long, and includes an original unmarked screw plate.
Awarded in 1987 to best state security officers, this badge is more scarce than the much earlier KGB 50th Anniversary Badge.
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