Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 GTRexclude 1964 and following his retirement

1964 and following his retirement

aluminum eagle and SS runes are problem free

The other three Royal Canadian Air Force airmen are buried in the same cemetery

A Bronze Grade (Second Class) Ostvolk Merit Medal (Ostvolkmedaille)

3rd Class for Nine Years' Service (silvered argentine

Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 GTRexclude 1964 and following his retirementIn 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