Russian GRU Radio-Technical Intelligence Unit 61230 70th Anniversary Badge – Rare Official Issue
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Original Item – Only One Available. This official commemorative badge marks the 70th anniversary of GRU Radio-Technical Intelligence Unit 61230, a specialized formation within Russia’s military intelligence responsible for signals and electronic intelligence operations. The design highlights the unit’s history with the dates 1955–2025 and the anniversary inscription “70 years”, reflecting seven decades of operational service in the highly secretive field of radio-technical intelligence.
The badge features a striking multi-layered construction with red enamel cross arms over a radiating silver starburst, centered by a shield bearing the insignia associated with Russian GRU military intelligence structure. At the top appears the unit designation 61230, the wreath motif surrounding the center composition symbolizes distinction and service, while the combination of gold, silver, and enamel elements creates the refined appearance typical of official Russian military commemorative insignia.
Badges dedicated to specific GRU units, especially those connected with signals and radio-technical intelligence are produced in limited quantities and issued primarily within the unit itself, making them seldom encountered on the open collector market. For collectors specializing in Russian military intelligence memorabilia and GRU unit anniversary awards, this badge represents a scarce and highly desirable example tied to a specialized intelligence formation.
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