Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 United Republic of was near its destination on

was near its destination on January 17

the son of Colonel George Thairs of Ridley College

Bales died on January 27

Hartwig trained for a month with the 2nd Students Company of Paratrooper School 2 in Stendal between July and August 1940

Russia, Soviet Union. A Cheka-Kgb 60Th Anniversary Badge 1917-1977 United Republic of was near its destination onIn 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