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    Distinguished Herdsman of the MPR


    Bob

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    First up (on the left) Type 1 Var 1 - Uighur script (J-01). This on number 344.

    Last time I checked the well known numbers list, sighted were from 92 - 399.

    On the right is a Type 2 Var 2 Cyrillic (J-04). This ones a bit used but best I could find sofar. These go unnumbered. Apparently there are two variations - see B's book - this one I suspect being the lighter air colored one.

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    Next... 3 type 3 var 1 (silver)... from left to right:

    - 3283

    - 3382

    - 3740

    Note: the middle one probably has an incorrect screw. Also of interest, the most right hand one has darker color air - another variation?

    The numbers: observed from 32 to 3740.

    This is J-02 in the book. Noteworthy is that in fact two variations of this variation 1 exist:

    - one with relief back

    - one flat back (much more expensive - higher silver content)

    I'm still looking for a flat back one, let me know if you have it for sale... or just want to post a pic here:)

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    And to finish it: type 4 (J-03). Supposedly extremely rare (on the list it was mentioned only 6 sited). Well, this is one of them.

    Unnumbered so no indication of how many were produced. It's in fantastic condition.

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    And beautiful large screw. Text:

    - on top: "Ulaanbaatar" and then three letters: XOT

    - bottom: Uruu..... Arte..." - wasn't in the mood to decipher this morning... presumably artists cooperative

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    What you have called Type 2 is not a best herders badge.

    Herfurth got that wrong.

    It's a distinguished rangers badge.

    The rangers are the people that gather up the cattle in the countryside and bring it to the cities for slaughter.

    Jan

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    What you have called Type 2 is not a best herders badge.

    Herfurth got that wrong.

    It's a distinguished rangers badge.

    The rangers are the people that gather up the cattle in the countryside and bring it to the cities for slaughter.

    Jan

    Good - this way we learn:)

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    Have you guys seen the prices on the first type?? Ouch! the odd thing is while I am sure they're pretty scarce, there's been at least 3 type 1's on eBay in the last 2 months. Now the later (??) type with the silver lettering in the blue enamel.... I've only seen one on a website and again. Ouch!

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    Have you guys seen the prices on the first type?? Ouch! the odd thing is while I am sure they're pretty scarce, there's been at least 3 type 1's on eBay in the last 2 months. Now the later (??) type with the silver lettering in the blue enamel.... I've only seen one on a website and again. Ouch!

    OUCH indeed, but then again, they are pretty scarce, in my 4 years of collecting, I've seen less than 10 Type 1's and less than 5 of the Cyrillc type 3's. With "seen" I mean for sale, or in someones collection or in a book.

    Imagine the price of a soviet award or a TR award with less than 10 known existing pieces. :rolleyes:

    Jan

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