{"product_id":"russian-fsb-academy-100th-anniversary-lapel-badge-rare-original-issue","title":"Russian FSB Academy 100th Anniversary Lapel Badge – Rare Original Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item – Only One Available. A rare original commemorative lapel badge produced for the 100th Anniversary of the Academy of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation. The Academy traces its origins to April 1921, when the Soviet Cheka established permanent courses for training state security personnel. Over the following century, these institutions developed through the OGPU, NKVD, and KGB, including the prestigious Higher School of the KGB named after Felix Dzerzhinsky, before becoming part of the modern FSB Academy. The centenary commemorated a century of professional education and specialist training within the Soviet and Russian state security services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinctive Spetsznak produced lapel variation features an elaborate miniature design combining a gilded double-headed eagle, the Academy's central shield depicting Saint George defeating the dragon, and prominent raised numerals marking the centenary. Deep blue enamel banners display the anniversary dates 1921–2021, while the lower cartouche identifies the Academy. The finely detailed composition incorporates gold and silver-toned elements, brilliant red and blue enamel, and sculpted wings radiating outward from the central shield. The reverse is fitted with a compact clutch fastening designed for wear on civilian clothing or formal attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard anniversary badges, this example represents a distinctive, specially produced Spetsznak variation associated with the Academy's historic centenary. Its detailed construction, uncommon design, and connection to one of Russia's principal state security training institutions make it a particularly desirable piece for specialized collections of FSB, KGB, and Russian intelligence service insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53765715394872,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/1256\/7096\/files\/IMG_3505_1441b5d1-cccc-4547-b4eb-5f0a1365784c.jpg?v=1794242530","url":"https:\/\/khanmilitaria.com\/products\/russian-fsb-academy-100th-anniversary-lapel-badge-rare-original-issue","provider":"KhanMilitaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}