Bob

3 classes of orders and 1 medal Too bad that the Albanian awards weren't numbered - it would help with confirming number of orders/medals awarded. For instance, as per Schena, only 39 supposedly of the first class order for distinguished agronomist!

Here a pic of the order

Here pics of the possible medal

Reverse

3 classes Question: could it be that there is also a Medal for this (see extra pics)

Reverse

Attached pic of the 3 classes of orders.

Here a different variation (?) named "Meritorious Artist" when I purchased it. Supposedly also established on October 26, 1960.

Other side

Two (variations?)... First - "Artist of the people" - established October 26, 1960

"Meritorious Teacher"

Soon to be in my possession, 4 different Honorary Title's. First "Distinguished Scientist & Technician" - supposedly established January 18 1965

A nice one just posted on collectrussia!

http://www.geocities.com/cintasdemedallas/asia/mongolia.gif Too quiet on GMIC, so let's add something to figure out!

Presumably doesn't meet the "lower price range" criterium though

here it is on outside then

Box outside - notice the Uighir (I believe) description on left vs. Japanese on right.

It's my lucky day... it arrived after all... in a very nice although delicate case. Interesting reverse clasp system also.

Prices have just come down significantly on these! Within reach for mere mortals now!

I suggest you have a look at the German movie called Stalingrad. It has English sub-titles.

Here's front of the book... all awards have Niyazov's buste on it (how humble of him!). Awards are generally not very tastefully design but taste differs I guess:)

Here for comparison type 1 (Soviet production, 3 rivets, darker red enamel - this one new high: nr 373) and type 2 (only one sighted? nr 420).

First of all, just to be clear, it's not a group (wish it was!). Anyway, the polar star is number 2502. My Uighur is a bit rusty so can't decipher a specific date. Can read 1941 at the end of the booklet... but that's no surprise. The Soyombo is number 420 (well documented on this site already). Found its way back to western europe again. Awaiting obtaining 2 other Soyombo's. A number 373 (first type) and another one documented from the original recipient along with several other orders (but keeping my fingers severely crossed on that last one coming through!). Hopefully more news in a couple of weeks time.

Unfortunately no:(

Prize in this instance is simply the boxes opening - what a pretty sight! I in fact prefer the Polar Star... the box is much "heavier" than I expected plus the design is more intricate and, in this case, having a booklet along with it is nice as well. Close up of the awardee also included.