Mongolia. A Rare Honorary Officer of State Security Badge, No. 103

A very rare badge, in silver and multi colour enamels, presenting a central figure on horseback with a red enamel banner on both sides, with a white enamel banner along the bottom with inscription ХЧТ, a sword piercing downward behind the enamelled medallion, the reverse presents a vertical post with nut, engraved No.103 and marked MTX, 916 silver mark and a kokoshnik, measures 25.95mm (w) x 43.90mm (h), weighs 21.7 grams, replacement looped screw disk, enamels intact, a very rare badge in extremely fine condition.

Footnote: These badges were produced by the Soviet Mint before the Patriotic War. Roughly 1000 badges were awarded.