Mongolia, Friendship(Nairamdal) Medal, #13371, 1980s issue.
Thisis GUARANTEED 100% ORIGINAL medal from the Communist period – not a reissue orreplica! Like all other high-end Mongolian decorations at the time, it was madein the USSR at the mint on commission by Mongolian government and thendelivered to Mongolia to be officially awarded as needed.
Themedal is of EXQUISITE QUALITY! It’s made in SOLID SILVER (925/1000 puritystandard) and high-quality “hot backed” enamels. Measures 36.1 mm wide; weighs27.3 grams including the suspension. Shows shaking hands, ribbon formingMongolian national ornament, green leaves underneath, and Cyrillic writing"Nairamdal" at the top. Engraved serial number to the reverse.
Themedal is in NEAR MINT condition: shows literally no wear that could be foundeven under a magnifying glass! It was apparently never worn by its recipient.
Thismedal is from the last batch of 5000 Nairamdal Medals manufactured at theSoviet Mint in 1981 and delivered to Mongolia during the same year. Nearly allof these were awarded to foreigners, primarily Soviet citizens, with only ahandful bestowed upon Mongols. Detailed description, history and photos of thisaward is available in the English-language reference book The Orders and Medalsof the Mongolian People's Republic by Khuujii Urnukh (pp. 197-199).
