Graduation Badges

[deValcourt]

This one just came in. It is similar to the previous green background "ЦЕДС" badge, but has "ЦНДС" and "rays" in the green. I saw others with these rays in the bag o'badges posted earlier in this thread. I don't which came first, this one or the more solid background ones. It appears that the more solid green is older, but I can only base this on looking at both in my hands and judging the degree off craftsmanship that went into each - the "ЦЕДС" seems to have more work in it and the enamel is a little duller than the other one. They both have the same markings on th escrewnut, but the one pictured has a larger screwnut (about twice the size).

Phillip

I found another badge that is similar (but blue and for "ПДС") and the seller says it's 1970s-80s. Also, Battushig's book is on the way.

[Greg Collins]

Nice Military Academy badge (Battushig R 55), Phil! I just got one of those myself from Alexei... brings my meager Mongolian rhombus collection up to five!:yahoo

[deValcourt]

Originally Posted by Greg Collins

Nice Military Academy badge (Battushig R 55), Phil! I just got one of those myself from Alexei... brings my meager Mongolian rhombus collection up to five!:yahoo

Thanks Greg. "Meager"? I've got a grand total now of three... But, who knows what will happen once the Battushig book gets here and I start looking. They are quite a way from Soviet security security services, but these badges are just so darn good looking.;)

Phillip

[Greg Collins]

Be forewarned- that book is dangerous!:whistler

[muugii1234]

Originally Posted by deValcourt

This one just came in. It is similar to the previous green background "ЦЕДС" badge, but has "ЦНДС" and "rays" in the green. I saw others with these rays in the bag o'badges posted earlier in this thread. I don't which came first, this one or the more solid background ones. It appears that the more solid green is older, but I can only base this on looking at both in my hands and judging the degree off craftsmanship that went into each - the "ЦЕДС" seems to have more work in it and the enamel is a little duller than the other one. They both have the same markings on th escrewnut, but the one pictured has a larger screwnut (about twice the size).

Phillip

I found another badge that is similar (but blue and for "ПДС") and the seller says it's 1970s-80s. Also, Battushig's book is on the way.

Hello comrades:) I did some research on internet about your two rhombus badges and I found some information regarded this. As it says, the "ЦЕДС" goes for цэргийн ерөнхий дээд сургууль, "ЦНДС" goes for цэргийн нэгдсэн(united) дээд сургууль. Do not confuse with this 2 name it is the name of one military school and it seems it often changes its name. According to this information "ЦЕДС" existed between 1967-1981 and "ЦНДС" is 1981-1991 which means your second badge is later than first one:thumbsup The link of this information as follows, sorry text was in Mongolian. http://www.icb.edu.mn/index.php?acti...s&id=1013&mod=

[deValcourt]

Welcome to the forum and thank you for the information and the link. Once you go to the link, you can click on the English version. This comes up with the "Institute of Commerce and Business" - a very far cry from the military academy badge many of us thought it should be, including Dr. Battushig (yes guys, I now have the book).

Phillip

[muugii1234]

Originally Posted by deValcourt

Welcome to the forum and thank you for the information and the link. Once you go to the link, you can click on the English version. This comes up with the "Institute of Commerce and Business" - a very far cry from the military academy badge many of us thought it should be, including Dr. Battushig (yes guys, I now have the book).

Phillip

That's why I am telling the text in Mongolian:D I have checked the website of military school-www.dum.mn and it was dead nothing display, the google result just lead me to this link and I have no idea why they put it in their website:confused:
Despite my few threads which were posted two years ago I am new in this forum and thank you. You are welcome.

[deValcourt]

Originally Posted by muugii1234

That's why I am telling the text in Mongolian:D I have checked the website of military school-www.dum.mn and it was dead nothing display, the google result just lead me to this link and I have no idea why they put it in their website:confused:
Despite my few threads which were posted two years ago I am new in this forum and thank you. You are welcome.

I'm just glad we have someone here who is from Mongolia (at least that I know of anyway).:thumbsup

Phillip