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    AlexF

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    1. Nick, I just wanted to find out approximately how many survived, since they seem so rare I couldn't find a single crisp photograph with anybody wearing any of the consecutive RB's (except one of Choibalsan). Too bad your blurry scan is the only thing you have . I know the story how they appeared on the market, together with 1945 type sets of 1-2-3-4, but that's besides the point. I asked for reverse of the Red Banner, because just like in soviet awards, all the differences are on reverse, and you've posted obverse only... Beside the obvious (serial number), there are mintmarks (which can be different, and located differently), hand-writing and location of serial number, specific to variation and/or Mint, etc. Please check out my site to get a better idea... www.mongol-screwbacks.com ;)
    2. Hi Nick, What is the serial number of your Red Banner 4th award? The reverse scan is very blurry, can't make out the number... My question still remains, though. Yes, I'm aware that they hammered some of those unissued orders, which afterwards somehow made it to the market. I also have a very similar scan of RB 4th award, as the one you've posted (with mutilated enamel on a banner). However, I'm mostly interested in figuring out how many of 1940 RB's (consecutive awards) still out there. From what I gathered so far, and this is not, by any means, final, looks like 3rd awards are the rarest, since there are only 3-4 known (observed), 2nd awards are right behind them, with about 5 observed, and, for whatever reason, 4th awards are by far the most "common", if I may say for these are all very rare. However, somehow, 20+ of 4th awards were observed, and yes, most with chipped enamel on a banner... Looking for any additional information or scans...
    3. Interesting document. On a related subject - has anybody seen any document or has any information about the faith of all 1940 type Red Banners of Military Valor consecutive awardings (2nd, 3rd, 4th awards)? From the latest book, by Urnukh, it sounds like most were recycled, and only a few transferred to museums. Plus, there is knowledge that there were 150 of each manufactured. They are obviously very rare, and one would have a hard time finding even a photo with veteran wearing any 1940 consecutive Red Banner... Would be very interesting to know how many of these beauties actually survived...
    4. Hi, Here's a new website, for collectors of Mongolian Orders... Any feedback is appreciated. www.mongol-screwbacks.com
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