Order of Combat Valor, Type 1, Variation 1, #700, early to mid-1950s issue.

Silver gilt, enamels; measures 47.3 mm tall x 49.9 mm wide; weighs 40.5 grams not including the screw plate. Riveted three piece construction: the center medallion and the crossed rifle and sword are separate, superimposed parts. Features reverse with 5 rivets and without a depression in the center (unlike the later version). Only 1000 pc of this variation were ever produced.

In excellent condition. The enamel is essentially perfect on the center medallion and starburst alike, has only a few microscopic contact marks completely invisible to the naked eye. The details of the saber, rifle and the state emblem are beautifully crisp, show almost no wear. The fragile gilt finish on the rays is fully present and bright. The rivets are perfectly tight. There is attractive toning to silver on the reverse. The screw post is full length, over 18 mm long, and includes a correct period screw plate.

/Khuujii Urnukh, "The Orders and Medals of the Mongolian People's Republic", pp. 115-117/.

Item# 35405

$950.00