Ed_Haynes

Interesting. These novelty non-coins are often over-the-top curiosities. This one is no exception.

Thanks for this, Laurence. I'll add them to the Manchukuo section of the OMSA database. (We have a standing agreement with Liverpool.)

See: http://www.omsa.org/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=713

Yes, Jim. Sounds like someone else read Owain's JOMSA article. Hoping he'll chime in with more information.

It is my assumption that the Manchukuo/Manchuguo (I assume that is what you refer to?) awards were made in Japan, except a few semi-official ones that seem to have been locally made. I have always assumed that the Manchuguo Red Cross medals were Japanese-made too. Paul?

The Nuth Al-Amin / Security Medal. Don't know about the "National Guard" business, though. Don't have much on the conditions of award for this one. Owain??

What would be the difference between a fair price in-country (Serbia), as opposed to a fair price outside?

Thanks again, Rick!

Closeup and enhance on the stamp.

Pyotr Semenovich Chernyakhovsky got his per 14 September 1981. Nice actual rubber stamp of the Presidium of the Russian SFSR-- first award booklet for one I've seen -- like a DECORATION's book. Filled out 5 November 1981.

Nikolai Vladimirovich Kabin got his on 10 March 1950, issued by Zaporozhe Oblast Council of Labor Deputies.

Thanks, Rick!

And the interior spread. All help in translating name or other details is much appreciated.

And the document, exterior.

Mine, just in from Alexei (part of my last bundle from him ).

And the document interior spread. Any and all details (name etc.) welcomed!

Document, exterior.

Mine, just in (from Alexei, part of my last bunch from him ).

And the interior spread. There are two additional pages of text.

(Help with name and other details, please.)

Document, exterior.

Mine, just in (from Alexei, part of my last bunch from him ).

Mine, just in (from Alexei, part of my last bunch from him ). Undocumented.

Mine, just in (from Alexei, part of my last bunch from him ). Undocumented.

"Despite" . . . you have become forgiving in your old age!

Most interesting . . . and challenging . . .

Nice, thanks Alex!

Thanks, Albert for the better scan, and sorry to hear of the circumstances under which you are cutting back your collection. Seeing the scan of the serial number, I have to say I see nothing wrong with the serial number (just problems with the earlier image) or the Sukbaatar. Anyone looking for a good one?

Actually, there is some good news: He will be continuing in the Mongolian ODM trade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You gotta salvage what you can?