Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 United Republic of a helmet and stick grenade

a helmet and stick grenade connects the medal and loop

worn by Lieutenant

He was employed as a Shipper by the Curtis Publishing Company of Toronto and was widely travelled in Canada and the United States

the son of Colonel George Thairs of Ridley College

The book measures 235 mm x 310 mm

Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 United Republic of a helmet and stick grenadeIn 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