Russian SVR Foreign Intelligence Directorate “R” 50th Anniversary Badge – Spetsznak Marked – Rare Official Issue

Description

Original Item – Only One Available. This is the 50th anniversary badge of the Russian SVR Foreign Intelligence Service, Directorate “R”, produced in an extremely limited issue. Crafted by Spetsznak, the state-authorized badge manufacturer, the piece features a striking blue enamel globe with radiating starburst design, set on the classic sword-and-shield form. The lower field displays the bold gold “Р 50” inscription, commemorating five decades of Directorate “R,” one of the most secretive units within the Foreign Intelligence Service.

The reverse is screw-back construction and clearly Spetsznak-marked underscoring its authenticity. According to internal sources, no more than 60 pieces were issued, making it one of the rarest SVR commemorative badges ever encountered on the collectors’ market.

A museum grade intelligence service award, seldom seen outside official circles.