Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 Buy Now ranging from fine to near

ranging from fine to near extremely fine

sewn in place to its five-sided folded ribbon

Source: Military Antiques and Collectibles of the Great War A Canadian Collection

The extension of the cemetery was begun by French troops in October 1914 and when they moved south in March 1916 to be replaced by Commonwealth forces

Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 Buy Now ranging from fine to nearIn silver gilt with red and blue enamels, maker marked on the reverse, measuring 26. 2 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), maker marked " " (Monetny Dvor, Moscow) on the screwback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, oxidation spot evident on the screwback, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cheka was the first of a succession of Soviet secret police organizations, established in 1917. It eventually transformed into the Committee for State