{"product_id":"russian-svr-foreign-intelligence-security-department-3rd-section-30th-anniversary-badge-rare-original-issue","title":"Russian SVR Foreign Intelligence Security Department 3rd Section 30th Anniversary Badge – Rare Original Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item – Only One Available. A rare departmental commemorative badge marking the 30th anniversary of the 3rd Section of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Security Department. The inscription reads “3rd Section” and “Security Department”. The anniversary begins with 1991, the year in which the modern Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation was established as an independent organization; the official SVR history records its formation under that name on 18 December 1991. Unlike general SVR anniversary insignia, this badge identifies a specific internal security subdivision, giving it considerably greater specialist interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe badge is an imposing multipiece construction in gilt and silvered metal, built around a radiating starburst framed by a substantial laurel wreath. The central blue-enameled field carries a gilt shield and book with an applied rifle, surrounded by the red-enameled inscription. A broad gilt scroll across the lower field bears “Security Department” while the small red device beneath displays the Roman numeral “XXX,” confirming the 30-year jubilee. The contrast between the polished gilt elements, darkened silvered rays, vivid enamel, and layered relief gives the piece the substantial architectural character associated with Russian security-service departmental badges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent overall, with rich red and blue enamel, strong original finishes, crisp lettering, and only light handling marks visible under close photography. The reverse retains its original central threaded post and screw plate, and the layered construction remains secure and complete. Subdivision-specific SVR insignia is encountered far less frequently than general Foreign Intelligence Service commemoratives, making this 3rd Section Security Department issue a particularly desirable addition to an advanced collection of Russian intelligence, protective-security, or post-Soviet departmental awards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52735768330552,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/1256\/7096\/files\/IMG_2240_e23b9b79-b5f5-4851-a59a-42fc7932b62b.jpg?v=1785781893","url":"https:\/\/khanmilitaria.com\/products\/russian-svr-foreign-intelligence-security-department-3rd-section-30th-anniversary-badge-rare-original-issue","provider":"KhanMilitaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}