Soviet 1923 RBC Jeton

[Chuck In Oregon]

This jeton also came from the Anse family, the guy whose cigarette case I just posted. It is dated 1923, as you can see. RBC - USSR is the Revolutionary Military Committee of the Soviet Union. I think, but I am not positive, that this was the governing body of the early Soviet Union.

I do not claim that this jeton came from the central government RBC. Of course it might have, but I suspect something more along the lines of a regional or republic (Georgia) RBC. I do think that this is not a presentation piece, however. I believe that Comrade Anse was a member of whatever RBC this represented and he wore it to proclaim that. Given that he was a corps commissar 14 years later, he must have been a real player and a true believer in the early years.

Chuck

[HuliganRS]

Chuck,

Is that paint or actual enamel?

Thanks!

Rusty.

[Chuck In Oregon]

Chuck,

Is that paint or actual enamel?

Thanks!

Rusty.

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It's definitely enamel.

Chuck