Original Item – Only One Available. This anniversary badge was issued to commemorate the 30th anniversary of “Zaslon,” the elite special operations and protective unit of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). Created to mark three decades of service, this badge reflects the highly selective and closed nature of Zaslon, a unit known for operating in the most sensitive and high-risk overseas environments on behalf of Russian intelligence. Anniversary issues tied directly to Zaslon are inherently scarce due to the unit’s small size and restricted internal circulation.

Badges associated with Zaslon occupy a top-tier position within modern Russian intelligence collecting due to the unit’s secrecy, prestige, and limited documented material. A scarce anniversary variant like this stands out as a serious collector’s piece, offering both historical weight and rarity. It is an excellent acquisition for collectors focused on SVR, modern intelligence special units, or elite commemorative issues that rarely appear on the open market.