KGB pin to jacket ?

[marsino]

Hello friends!
I wanted to show you this object.
In your opinion, is a lapel pin of fantasy?

[marsino]

Two more photos.

[Al-muell]

I am no expert, but would guess it's a fantasy, possibly (judging from quality) a product of the same people who made those Stalin's busts that were a real plague last year.

[desantnik]

Looks fantasy to me.

[marsino]

I am no expert, but would guess it's a fantasy, possibly (judging from quality) a product of the same people who made those Stalin's busts that were a real plague last year.

I do not think, It is in my possession, from 8 years ago,
donated by a friend, who had long been.

[deValcourt]

This symbol is the one used in the 1980s KGB IDs (they removed the sword to make them seem less frightening). It looks nice, but I agree with the others that it is fantasy piece because the lettering is not very well done and there is no maker mark (other than the silver content mark). Also, if it were Soviet the pin itself would be different. Moreover, since this is the All-union KGB symbol, it would very likely have been produced by one of the two main mints (MMD or LMD) and I don't see that. Sorry.:(

It looks nice, certainly fun to have, but I don't think even your friend knew it wasn't a real KGB issue pin.

Phillip

[marsino]

Follow your teachings, I was almost sure it was invented.
I posted to hear your comments ... is always a pleasure.
You are very good and competent :thumbsup

[marsino]

You have to show an original?
I'd like to see it.
Please, of course ;)

[deValcourt]

You have to show an original?
I'd like to see it.
Please, of course ;)

I think what you have is an "original" in that they did not make these for consumption other than for tourists.

Phillip

[marsino]

Thanks again :cheers