Mongolia herder badges ...

[Bob]

Choijin nanzai questionnaire.doc

And here is the translation

[Bob]

I also have badge 534 and have obtained information on him

It was awarded to a herder called Yuruultiin Gonchig

Herder Gonchig was a native of Dornogobi province (south eastern part of Mongolia, the province capital is Sainshand). The Trans-Siberian train passes through this town.

Interestingly, Gonchig was an affluent herder at the time. He owned over 700 heads of livestock but unfortunately he lost almost 90% in severe snowfalls that affected his home county in the winter of 1942-1943. For some reason he never attended the First conference in 1941 although he owned quite a large herd.

Attached are:

- his honorary medal of labour recommendation

- overview of the presents he chose

- registry of the best herders of his province

- serial nr overview

Yuruultiin Gonchig -present.docYuruultiin Gonchig recommendation translation.docYuruultiin Gonchig serial number tranlsation.docYuruultiin Gonchig-herds.doc

[Tsend]

Choijin Nanzai personally filled in a questionaire during the conference. The herders at the conference represented all herders and were required to fill out this questionnaire during the conference. The results were then analyzed and subsequently put in the form of a handbook. The handbook contained the advice on how to take care of the herds (a very well written book with color illustrations of plants, etc) and distributed to the herders. The book was written by Comrade J. Sambuu who later became the Chairman of the Presidium of State Great Khural (you can see his signature on all award booklets of 1960s and early 1970s). Sambuu even spent some time with few selected best herders to have them review the book. This questionnaire was an important start towards compiling this handbook.

Attached is an example of the questionnaire. Translation to follow later.

Nanzai questionnaire.jpg

Here is the handbook we have been talking about above. Written by Jamsrangiin Sambuu (who later became the President of the MPR) and published in 1949. The title of the book is "Guide book for herders on how to succeed in animal husbandry". A thick book in Old Mongolian with color and b&w illustrations.

[Bob]

Thanks Tsend

A lot of very interesting new information in this thread in recent weeks.

[Tsend]

The picture shows the Best Herder from Umnugobi (current Dundgobi) province S. Tsegmid who attended the First Best Herder Conference in December 1941. Tsegmid was only 19 when she qualified for this event. At the conference, she was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor Valor and the Best Herder Badge (Type 1 badge with SN 115). Herder Tsegmid was also included in the delegation of Mongolian government that visited the Soviet-German front in December 1942. This was the first delegation headed by Marshal Kh. Choibalsan to hand over the gifts of the Mongolian people to the representatives of the Red Army. The particular photo shows Tsegmid shaking hands with the Red Army soldiers.

[Bob]

Best herder badge 393 - awarded at the second conference of the Best Herders of the MPR, in November 1943, to Daramyn Zagdsambar

Precinct 9, Naran county, Zavhan province

Recommendation:

Full name

Age

Sex

Occupation

Ethnicity

Address

Number of owned livestock

Serial number of the badge

Daramyn Zagdasambar

44

Male

Herder

Halha

Precinct # 9, Naran county, Zavhan province

161 heads

393 (handwritten)

Daramyn Zagdasambar owned just three animals in 1921. As of 1942, he owned 131 heads of livestock and as of 1943-161 heads. In 1942 he reared 18 newborn animals from 18 mother animals. In 1943, he reared 51 newborn animals from 57 mother animals. He also combed 80 kg of wool in 1942 and 109 kg in 1943. Herder Zagdsambar prepared 50 centners of hay in 1942 and 98 centners in 1943. In 1942, he built two large corrals and one in 1943. He also built a small corral for his herds in 1942. Comrade Zagdsambar is an active participant of party/public work and is an exemplary herder.

As present he had a pair of Mongolian boots and a pair of leather boots.

Zagdsambar -present.jpgZagdsambar Serial number.jpgZagdsambar-recommendation.jpg

More information on Zagdsambar:

First, the translation of the table showing herds in possession of herder Zagdsambar at the time of attending the herder conference. The table shows his herds broken down into the five major animals. Daramyn Zagdsambar-herds.doc

Also, he was awarded the Honorary Certificate by the Council of Ministers when attending the herder conference. Attached is a translation of the document showing his name and serial number of the certificate. Zagdsambar -Gramota.doc

[Bob]

Choijin Nanzai was awarded nr 257 at the first conference of the Best Herders of the MPR in December 1941.

He is from Manhan county, Hovd province

He was also recommended to be awarded with the Honorary Medal of Labor but his award recommendation was elevated to the Order of Polar Star. A photo was managed to be found as well apparently some photos of participants of the First conference were preserved - it appears that the photos were taken prior to their participation as they do not wear their badges. May be they are registration photos as the background of the photos of different herders are the same.

Full name

Age

Sex

Occupation

Address

Order/medal recommended

Order/medal awarded

Choijin Nanzai

42 (hand-written)

Male

Herder

Precinct # 4, Manhan county, Khovd province

Honorary Medal of Labor

Order of the Polar Star (hand-written)

Choijin Nanzai owned no animal in 1931. As of 1941, he owned 434 heads of livestock and reared all mother animals with no loses. Herder Nanzai prepared 26 centners in 1941. He built a large corral for his livestock. He fulfilled by 90% the wool quota for this year.

Ch. Nanzai.jpgChoijin Nanzai recommendation.jpgNanzai.jpg

Nanzai was awarded the Order of Polar Star in 1941 and below is a translation of his ukaz

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DECREE OF THE PRESIDIUM OF THE STATE SMALL KHURAL

OF THE MONGOLIAN PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC

December 5, 1941. Ulaanbaatar

On awarding the participants of the First Conference of the Best Herders of the Mongolian People’s Republic with Orders and Medals

The Presidium of the State Small Khural decrees:

To award the herders who have achieved significant results in the cause of developing the animal husbandry by closely caring for the animals, preparing the animal fodder, constructing and renovating the warm animal corrals, increasing the number of heads of mother animals, conducting correct animal-mating campaigns, rearing newborn and young animals and using wool from all animals. The herders who achieved the above requirements and exerted all efforts for fulfilling the utmost important tasks of the Party and Government and thus, serving an example for others.

One. Order of the Red Banner of Labor Valor

1. Yatavyn Jamtso, a 73-year-old man, the best herder from Bulgan County, Hovd province.
2. Sabaryn Nyangai, the best herder, Precinct #1, Bulgan County, Hovd province.
3. Dambyn Ravdan, Head of the Precinct # 4, Darvi County, Hovd province.
4. Avirmidyn Dashzeveg, the best herder, Precinct #5, Erdeneburen County, Hovd province.
5. Luvsanain Chuluun, the best herder from Yench County, Hovd province.
6. Jinjiin Dashi, the best herder from Darvi County, Hovd province.
7. To award with the Order of the Red Banner of Combat Valor the Chairman of the Bayanzurkh County of Tuv aimag Puntsagiin Luvsangombo.

Two. Order of the Polar Star

1. Choijin Nanzai, the best herder, Precinct #4, Manhan County, Hovd province.
2. Zagdyn Bavaa, the best herder, Precinct #4, Altai County, Hovd province.
3. Munguni Badarah, the best herder, Precinct #10, Umnugobi County, Uvs province.
4. Batyn Chimid, the best herder, Hovd County, Uvs province.
5. Avaryn Batjargal, best herder, Precinct #4, Uvs province.

[JapanX]

Think you might like ttese pictures of super rare type 1.2 (maximum known number)

Only two specimens are known (at least to me).

396 and 399

399 is currently in my collection

[JapanX]

Reverse

[JapanX]

By the way, here comes minimal known number for type 1 (at least to my knowleadge )

[Tsend]

By the way, here comes minimal known number for type 1 (at least to my knowleadge )

4.JPG

5.JPG

Great specimen. Congrats!

[JapanX]

Great specimen. Congrats!

Unfortunately this one is not mine ...

The lowest number I currently have in my collection is 17 ...

[JapanX]

... I know, I known ... not very impressive number

[Tsend]

Marshal Choibalsan talking to the best herders of 3rd conference of Best herders, 1948. 

[Bob]

Type 2 Badge of the Best Herder #474. The badge belonged to a herder Unsengiin Myagmar from Bulgan Province. She was aged 37 when she was awarded the badge during the 1943 Conference of the Best Herders. She was a hard worker and received a pair of boots and a hat as a gift.

From the register of Herders, the register of gifts and the register of labor achievements of the best herders.

Register of the herders awarded the Badge of the Best Herder and its Certificate by the Government at the second conference of the Best Herders of the Mongolian People’s Republic

 

November 1943

 

#	Full name	Province county	Serial number of certificate	Serial number of badge	Signature
					Official	Recipient
98	Luvsangiin Gonchigjav	Precinct # 4, Bayan-Uul county, Bulgan province	473	473	1
99	Unsengiin Myagmar	Precinct # 7, Khaliun county, Bulgan province	474	474
100	Tsendiin Choisuren	Precinct # 5, Namnan county, Bulgan province	475	476
101	Togoochiin Jigjid	Precinct # 6, Dashinchilen county, Bulgan province	476	476
102	Sharavyn Rentsen	Precinct # 5, Bayangol county, Selenge province	477	477
103	Baadain Dorjpalam	Precinct # 7, Shaamar county, Selenge province	478	478

 

Full name	Age	Sex	Occupation	Ethnicity	Social status	Address	Number of owned livestock
Unsen Myagmar	37	Female	Herder	Halha	Arat /herder/	Precinct # 7, Khaliun county, Bulgan province	117 heads

 

Unsen Myagmar owned just one animal in 1921. As of 1942, she owned 81 heads of livestock and as of 1943-117 heads. In 1942 she reared 18 new born animals from 15 mother animals. In 1943, she reared 39 newborn animals from 41 mother animals. Myagmar has sufficient number of male animals. She also combed 64 kg of wool in 1942 and 87 kg in 1943. Herder Myagmar prepared 40 centners of hay in 1942 and 65 centners in 1943. She also planted wheat. In 1943, she built a large corral.  Comrade Myagmar is the best herder of the bagh and an active participant of party/public work.

 

Registry of presents given to the Best herders selected to the Second Conference of Best Herders of the Mongolian People’s Republic by the Council of Ministers

 

(Bulgan province)

 

Full name	Dulamyn Shirnen	Togoochiin Jigjid	Ariny Ayush	Muniin Dolgor	Unsengiin Myagmar	Shuhertiin Dorj	Tumuriin Rentsen
Age	44	51	46	21	37	16	58
Sex	M	M	M	F	F	M	M
Domicile	Precinct 6, Hutag county	Precinct # 6, Dashinchilen county	Precinct 11, Bureghangai county	Precinct 3, Selengburen county	Precinct 7, Khaliun county	Precinct 5, Hangal county	Precinct 9, Teshig county
Occupation	Herder	Herder	Herder	Herder	Herder	Herder	Herder
Type of a present by the Council of Ministers
Mongolian boots	1 pair	1 pair	1 pair	1 pair	1 pair	1 pair	1 pair
Silk for deel[1] coat
Silk for a deel belt				1
Binocular		1					1
Hat					1	1
Leather boots	1 pair		1 pair
Signature of the recipient

 

 

[fjcp]

Very nice Bob. I have a few awaiting research that haven't come in yet. #476 Ive posted before, just waiting on the complete research for 478 and 588 I think. Not sure I even posted all the researched ones I already have... Time to double check.

Nice to see I'm not the only one left still enjoying these badges..

 

[bilylev]

Finaly I have obtained this nice badge too. Unfortunately it is not that cheap like when this discusion started. The No. is 3237, size 44,62 x 34,54 mm,  weight 15,28 g. Can somebody tell me, if this badge was awarded or if it comes from a bank auction?

Thanks

Jan

[fjcp]

Hi there,

lovely specimen you have there. I’m pretty sure that none of the type 2s were from the bank auction. J03s are a different story.

Jan

[Bob]

On 30/03/2011 at 11:37, Bob said:

Card reads "The silver board and molded cattle figure were awarded to the stated honoured herders since 1944".

 

From a Mongolian forum friend and (recent) book author I met in UB I understand that the early recipients (type 1/2) of the herder badges received the silver "block" with the 2 animals and also a pair of silver (milk) buckets as an additional sign of appreciation. It must be pretty important to be a herder to not just get a badge but also these items (especially during 40's and 50's when I guess Mongolia wasn't very affluent in the post-war years.

 

 

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[Bob]