Russia, Soviet Union. A KGB 50th Anniversary Commemorative Badge, by the Moscow Mint United Republic of sections of a gilt wreath

sections of a gilt wreath in each quadrant of the arms denotes III Class war decoration

Elizabeth Watt of North Street

For reasons which are not entirely clear

which are linked alternately and joined to form a chain by a ring at the centre

reverse impressed 75013  PTE

Russia, Soviet Union. A KGB 50th Anniversary Commemorative Badge, by the Moscow Mint United Republic of sections of a gilt wreathConstructed 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