Russian–Cuban Radio-Electronic Intelligence Center 50th Anniversary Badge & Pin with Original Invitation – Rare Official Set

Description

Original Item – Only One Available. This highly collectible set commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Russian–Cuban Center of Radio-Electronic Intelligence, marking five decades since its establishment in 1964. The centerpiece is the official anniversary badge issued for the 1964–2014 jubilee, featuring the distinctive radio-electronic intelligence emblem and period-correct ribbon bar with “50” device. Such badges were produced in strictly limited quantities for intelligence officers who served at this center, as well as officially invited personnel, making surviving examples exceptionally scarce today.

What elevates this piece far beyond a standard anniversary badge is the inclusion of the original official invitation to the ceremonial events. The invitation is dated June 2014 and formally invites the recipient to attend the commemorative dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Center of Radio-Electronic Intelligence, including precise details on the event date, location, registration time, and military unit involved. These invitations were typically discarded after use and are almost never preserved together with the badge, making this pairing extraordinarily rare.

For collectors of Cold War intelligence history, Soviet-era overseas installations, and Russian–Cuban military cooperation, this is a museum-level set with strong documentary value. The combination of the original anniversary award and its corresponding invitation provides direct, verifiable context and provenance, offering a tangible link to one of the most secretive areas of Cold War and post-Cold War intelligence cooperation. A standout acquisition for advanced collectors seeking authentic, complete, and historically grounded intelligence memorabilia.