Russia, Soviet Union. A KGB 50th Anniversary Commemorative Badge, by the Moscow Mint United Republic of this is an interesting grouping

this is an interesting grouping of awards and decorations

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Russia, Soviet Union. A KGB 50th Anniversary Commemorative Badge, by the Moscow Mint United Republic of this is an interesting groupingConstructed 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