Russia, Soviet Union. A KGB 50th Anniversary Commemorative Badge, by the Moscow Mint consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac together with the serial and

together with the serial and type of scout flown to achieve the claim and a note of the authors' sources

accompanied by a mismatched and partially-intact package of issue

and "AEDES AEDIFIGATAE M

where he was taken on strength of the 23rd Battalion

He sailed for France via the SS Olympic in November of 1916 and served with the 147th battalion

Russia, Soviet Union. A KGB 50th Anniversary Commemorative Badge, by the Moscow Mint consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac together with the serial andConstructed 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