Lieutenant General Jambyn Jamyan (1916-2007)

[Bob]

Here the little red Znak document - ???

[Bob]

So, here we go:

2 polar stars: 1172 awarded in 1935 (as per the doc in my possession) and 1393 (I suspect this is the one for which I have booklet which indicates a polar star being awarded in 1951 but not giving the number). Jamyan was also awarded a third polar star (nr 17340, in 1975) but I do not have this one. The screw plate of the 1393 has the imprint of a soviet medal.

4 red banner of labor valor all corresponding with entries in booklets in my possession: 1915 awarded in 1961, 4206 awarded in 1971, 4354 awarded in 1974 and 5285 awarded in 1986. Undoubtedly some of which for length of service. Interesting to note is that the red banner nr 1915 which is the screwback ALSO has a screwplate with imprint of a soviet medal.

So… Jamyan was awarded with more orders than can be seen on the main pic I posted early in this thread.

Imagine translating it to Soviet references: a general awarded a Hero of Labor, who is also a labor order cavalier + a fourth labor order, and then has for arguments sake 3 red banner orders (i.e. polar stars). The volume of awards Jamyan has received is impressive!

I just keep hoping that one day I’ll manage to get one (or more) of the three SB’s he was awarded! Yes, in Soviet terms he also received 3 orders of Lenin!

[Auke]

Originally Posted by Bob

* Only a red document for a kind of Znak? Maybe somebody can tell me what it's for?

Sure, when it's not underneath other documents... ;)

[Bob]

Here another picture of Jamyan (dated 1978) - more to follow

[Bob]

Here a very nice picture of Jamyan with a group of generals.

Of particular interest is the General (second on right; Jamyan himself is 3rd on the right) with as it appears 2 Soviet Orders of Red Banner and (possibly) also a Order of Friendship?

His name is is Lt. General Tseden-Ish. He was for many years the Vice-Minister of Public Security and Chief of Border Guard Troops Department. He was apparently one of the best border guard commanding officers. His picture is also illustrated in Urnukh Khuuji's book p. # 119.

Picture is dated 2004: "celebration of the 60th anniversary of the institution of the 'Mongolian General rank"

[Bob]

And here a great picture (1981) of Jamyan with a group of Partisans of the revolution.

[Auke]

Great photos!

[CtahhR]

It is quite extraordinary how much can be dug up... I'm sure there are many factors working in your favour.