Soviet Badge in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of KGB ofUzbekistan, 1974 issue.
Thisis GUARANTEED ORIGINAL Soviet award bestowed in 1974 on a KGB officer in theSoviet republic of Uzbekistan – not a replica or souvenir!
Thebadge is made in aluminum and paint; 42.8 x 32.1 mm. It was customized by itsoriginal owner by replacing the original attachment pin with a screw post,apparently to better secure the badge on the uniform. Other than thisinteresting alteration, the badge is in Excellent condition. The screw plateworks perfectly.
Thisis one of the badges of the "republican" KGB anniversarycommemorative series that were awarded in various Soviet republics toactive-duty State Security officers on occasions of anniversary of KGB. Becausethese badges were issued in much smaller numbers than the “all-Union” versions,they are quite scarce. An example of this particular award is shown in the popularreference guide "Avers 8" on Page 409 (figure 1939).
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