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 and "AEDES AEDIFIGATAE M

and "AEDES AEDIFIGATAE M

British Columbia Light Horse

published in Paris in 1934

About 10:30 p

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 and "AEDES AEDIFIGATAE MConstructed 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