"Military Merit Red Banner" Order.

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4th award

obverse

detail

reverse

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Order of the Red Combat Banner

Type 1

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Type 1

second award

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Type 2

Obverse

Type 2 Variation 1

reverse:
3 rivets
SN 12 o'clock position

Type 2 Variation 2

reverse:
2 rivets
SN 6 o'clock position

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Type 1

2nd to 4th Awards

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Order for Military Valor

Type 1

Obverse

Note the small attached star

Type 1

reverse

No serial number, 3 maker's marks ( hallmarks )

Type 1

reverse detail

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Type 2

obverse

Note the large, enamelled, attached star

Type 2 Variation 1

reverse:

5 rivets close to edge
small Monvor mintmark

Type 2 Variation 2

Reverse:

5 rivets more to the centre
large Mondvor mintmark
Screwpost base?

[Dolf]

Here is a pic of "Komkop" ( ? ) J.V. Smushkevich, in 1939, wearing among other Soviet Awards also a Mongolian Order of Military Valor, not sure if of Type 1 or Type 2.

Probably one of those Russians who fought side by side with the Mongolians on the Battle of Khalkhin Gol, even thought he doesn't have the August 1939 Badge.

Btw, anyone knows who is this guy, what branch of the Army he was (Aviation?) and finally what "Komkp" means?

For a better view of the uniform and awards.
I guess this guy is wearing the same kind of uniform and copies/replicas (maybe original!) of his Awards.

Dolf

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I've been offered the same set, and I think the price is reasonable, if you have that kind of money.

Now, from what I hear, these are unissued orders that are being sold by the State Reserve. So many more might come unto the market, and prices might drop a bit more.

Anyway, they are still much to expensive for my wallet

Best regards
Jan

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First the single enamel ribbons.

This one is the ribbon for the Order of the Red Banner of Combat Valor.

Dolf