Distinguished MVD Employee Badge, Type 2, #25323, circa 1980s.
Silver gilt, enamels; measures 44.3 mm in overall height; the "egg" portion is 34.5 mm tall x 27.6 mm wide; weighs 20.1 g without the screw plate. Three-piece construction. This type of the Distinguished MVD badge features large letters "MVD" in the red plaque compared to the earlier, brass version. Unlike on the earlier badge, the reverse is not flat: it has raised oval platform in the center with the mint mark "MMD" (Moscow Mint). Note the characteristic wrinkles in the lower part of the oval and faint counter-relief of the rays in its upper portion. The number is engraved wi
Silver gilt, enamels; measures 44.3 mm in overall height; the "egg" portion is 34.5 mm tall x 27.6 mm wide; weighs 20.1 g without the screw plate. Three-piece construction. This type of the Distinguished MVD badge features large letters "MVD" in the red plaque compared to the earlier, brass version. Unlike on the earlier badge, the reverse is not flat: it has raised oval platform in the center with the mint mark "MMD" (Moscow Mint). Note the characteristic wrinkles in the lower part of the oval and faint counter-relief of the rays in its upper portion. The number is engraved with a rotating tool, as standard for late issue badges. The badge exhibits beautiful enamel quality and outstanding workmanship throughout.
Comes with original factory storage / issue box in cardboard with the serial number of the badge inscribed on the top, as was customary. Also included is the original factory wrapping paper.
In excellent, near mint condition, possibly an unissued example. The enamel is absolutely flawless, completely free of flakes or even microscopic contact marks that could be found under a 10x magnification. The gilt finish on the hammer & sickle and especially on the hilt of the sword is exceptionally well-preserved. The screw post is full length, well over 11 mm, and includes the original mint-marked screw plate.
/I. Sysolyatin, Soviet Badges, Volume 2: Law Enforcement Agencies, p. 105, fig. 2.117; History of Awards and Insignia of
Russian MVD, 1802 - 2002 p. 77, fig. 1.2.1.27; Kutsenko, Insignia of Law Enforcement Agencies of the USSR, fig.1.3.01/
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