Mongolia, People's Republic. An Order of the Polar Star, Type IV (1970 Design)

(Altan Gadas Odon / Алтан гадас одон). Instituted in 1936. Three-piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, yellow, cerulean blue and ultramarine blue enamels, type IV with the Mongolian Soyombo symbol on a red star surmounting the central insignia, number engraved "20893" on the reverse, measuring 47.5 mm (w) x 54.5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Polar Star is a state award of Mongolia and was instituted in 1936, the regulation approved by the resolution of the Presidium of the Small Khural and the Council of Ministers of the MPR on May 16, 1941. It is awarded for military services, and for strengthening the armed forces of the Republic. Also, it is the highest civilian award Mongolia can present to a foreign citizen.