Bob Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 I suspect we're going to see that these kind of "agricultural" SB awardings may be the Mongolian equivalent of the Soviet "long service" awardings. In any case, the power of research is that these pieces of history which would otherwise be long forgotten can still be shared and appreciated. Here's more (and more to come later...) on Batkhuyag. It comes from a book published in 1981 on the 50th anniversary of Dornod province. The book is titled "Memoirs of the Veterans of Revolution and Labor". "Dorjiin Batkhuyag was born in Khalkha Gol county of Dornod province in 1921. He became the member of the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party in 1945. He served for the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary army from 1940-1942. Comrade Batkhuyag devoted 40 years of his life to serving the country including 25 years as the Head of the “Galuut” collective farm of Tsagaan – Ovoo county. Comrade Batkhuyag was awarded the Order of Sukhbaatar, the Order of the Red Banner of Labor Valor, the Order of the Polar Star and medals for his labor achievements. He was chosen as the delegate to 14th and 15th Congress of the Central Union of Cooperatives of the Mongolian People’s Republic, 3rd, 4th and 5th Congress of the Agriculturalists and 17th Congress of the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party."
Bob Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 And, from the aforementioned book, a picture of Batkhuyag
Bob Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 More on Batkhuyag - and all triggered by a lone award document! Cover of book: “Memoirs of the Veterans of Revolution and Labor”, Choibalsan, 1981. Published on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of People’s Revolution and the 50th year anniversary of Dornod (Eastern) province
Bob Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 Book “Memoirs of the Veterans of Revolution and Labor”, Choibalsan, 1981. Published on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of People’s Revolution and the 50th year anniversary of Dornod (Eastern) province Compiled by O.October Edited by S. Byambajav Pages 21-25. The Communist inspired by Labor The beginning… Batkhuyag was bereaved from his parents at the age of nine. Since then he used to work (tending the livestock, leading the caravans, etc) for wealthier families to meet the ends. At the age of 19, Batkhuyag was drafted to the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Army. As a conscript, Batkhuyag was exposed to the teachings of the Communism and received the primary education. Serving for the people In 1945, Batkhuyag was appointed as the head of the bagh (smallest administrative unit of Mongolia). The 1940s were the years of the Great Patriotic War against the fascist invaders in the Soviet Union. The Mongolian People’s Republic, as the closest ally of the USSR, exerted all efforts to help the Soviet people in winning the war. “All for the front” campaign lasted until the end of the war in Mongolia. Therefore, during the war years, Batkhuyag was responsible for collecting the gifts for the Red Army, purchasing the horses for the front from the herders of his bagh and helping the government to advance animal husbandry in Dornod province. To this end, the bagh leaders had to closely work with the herders despite of the lack of funds and transportation. The bagh leader was paid a 40 Tugrugs (Mongolian National currency) salary each month and the other activists of the bagh worked voluntarily. At that time, the livestock, the basis of the national economy, was still in hands of the private farmers. Therefore, the bagh leaders were also responsible for fulfilling the quotas for meat, milk, dairy products, wool, hide and other animal raw materials. At the same time, the bagh leaders spent most of their time in arranging the horses for the public transportation and provision of the goods to the herders. Establishing the Agricultural Collective Farms Dorjiin Batkhuyag actively participated in the implementation of the party and government’s policies on strengthening the agricultural collective farms, publicizing the advantages of the socialist collective farms to the herders and improving the working and living conditions of the collective farmers. In February 1956, when Batkhuyag was managing the first cooperative of the Tsagaan-Ovoo county, the first Chairman of the Party Committee of Dornod aimag informed him on the Party’s decision to appoint him as the head of the “Galuut” collective farm. He further noted that the decision of the party was based on the request of the herders. Since then, Dorjiin Batkhuyag is successfully leading the “Galuut” collective farm for the 25th year. The first collective farm There were a total of 38 households of the collective farm. The population of the farm was 144 people with only 56 of them being the members of the farm. A total of 4016 heads of livestock were registered with the farm and the farm owned one wooden house and four gers (Mongolian national dwelling). The property of the farm was estimated at 200.000 Tugrugs. The acting head of the collective farm comrade D. Badam explained to Batkhuyag during the handover of the farm “the farm consistently failed in meeting the quotas for animal products for the last several years. The finances of the farm are in desperate situation. The farm has no funds to pay the wages of the farmers. The farm has only 153 Tugrugs in cash and over 20.000 Tugrugs debt to other organizations”. Definitely, it was not pleasant news for incoming head of the farm. There were also other problems faced by the collective farmers. This included conflicts between the collective farm members and private herders on the use of the water wells and the pastures. Despite of the problems, in few years Batkhuyag succeeded in demonstrating the advantages of the collective farming over the private herding. Communist Batkhuyag proved to be an excellent organizer of the collective efforts and gained respect and the trust of the herders. Twenty-five years with the collective farmers Out of the 40 year history of the Mongolian collective farming, the last 20 years are the years of prosperity of the economic and cultural aspects of the collective farms. As of now, the “Galuut” collective farm has 130000 heads of livestock, 16 million Tugrug properties and an annual profit of 7 million Tugrugs. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of victory of collectivization movement in the Mongolian People’s Republic, the “Galuut” farm was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor Valor for its labor accomplishments. The Secretary of the MPRP committee of the “Galuut” collective farm comrade V. Tsedendorj was bestowed the title of the Hero of Labor of the MPR. At the same time, many other farmers of the farm were awarded the orders and medals on this occasion which is an example of the excellent leadership of the senior communist comrade Batkhuyag. The role of the MPRP Comrade Batkhuyag considers the event of joining the membership of the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party as one of the unforgettable and important landmarks of his life. His loyalty and commitment to the objectives and principles of the party and the stretching of his mind and physical abilities to fulfill the task of the party have eventually brought today’s labor fame and respect. Comrade Batkhuyag said “the twenty-five years of hard work for strengthening the collective farming and improving the working and living conditions of the collective farmers have yielded the tangible results. There were days of exhausting work pressure with no food or sleep for the benefit of the collective farm and numerous problems that made my life difficult. Yet I have never given up and thanks to this; we have succeeded. I have never been officially schooled in my life. Therefore it was not easy for me to lead and manage such a large farm. I always looked at problems as opportunities and after accomplishing the task, I have enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment”. The party forged my attitude and instilled the love for my work. There is a saying “One who follows the Sun will never get cold; One who follows the Party will never fail”. To younger generations Thanks to the wise leadership of our loved Party and humane government, anybody in our country regardless of age is living in happiness. This year is the year of the 60th anniversary of the people’s revolution and it is equally pleasant to meet this historic anniversary with the labor achievements. However, everyone has to work creatively and fruitfully in the future so that we contribute to the acceleration of victory of socialism and communism in Mongolia. This goal should dominate the hearts and minds of every citizen of our nation.
Bob Posted December 9, 2010 Posted December 9, 2010 Great duo of SB's in the new york sale catalogue: nr 800 screwback nr 801 pinback
hixing Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) I am the owner of SB#607. Edited March 3, 2011 by hixing
Bob Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Documented screwback 326 acquired while in UB. I also own 325 so who knows whether research triggers some commonality.
Bob Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Speaking of SB's, they are running very thin in UB. I only saw one other one (a pinback) for sale.
Bob Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Nice souvenir (heavy metal, mongolian made) i picked up in UB, yes... it's SB. Was also eager to find a Choibalsan buste, but no luck. Did see his huge statue in the city center in front of the university... a surprise!
Bob Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Spent several hours reading through Urnukh Khuuji's book this weekend. What a joy. Especially the little detailed facts which give so much color to the topic of Mongolian orders/medals. Didn't manage to found more info on google, but was interested in reading that Henry Winston, former chairman of the US communist party, was awarded an SB for instance.
Bob Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 http://www.paretski.com/product/542800/ An interesting one... from a building probably 25cm. x 25cm
Bob Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Much too big (25 x 25cm) to be a badge. Probably from a building of an entity which was awarded a SB
Bob Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Somebody got a pretty good deal on kuenker.com - not me, i was logging in today to place bids but a few days too late: Suche-Bator-Orden. 1. Ausführung (mit Schraube), Silber, Gold, Platin, teilweise emailliert, 65,6 g, auf dem Revers Trägernummer 94, an Schraube mit Schraubscheibe. HF4 M4.1. II Went for 2.200 Euro excl. auction fees.
monstr Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) №91 Edited September 27, 2011 by monstr
monstr Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) №91 Edited September 27, 2011 by monstr 1
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