Mongolia, People's Republic; Russia, Soviet Union. Two Awards

Includes:

1. Mongolia, People's Republic: Honourary Medal of Combat (AKA Medal for Meritorious Service in Battle (Baildaany khündet myedali / Байлдааны хүндэт медаль). Instituted in 1941. In silver with red enamels, number engraved "5621" on the reverse, measuring 36.5 mm (w) x 41.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, edge nicks, multiple contact marks evident on the reverse.

2. Russia, Soviet Union: Order of the Badge of Honour, Type IV (Орден Знак Почета). Instituted in 1935. In silver gilt with red enamels, type IV with concave reverse, mint marked "МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР" (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "703837" on the reverse, measuring 33 mm (w) x 50.3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, exhibiting contact marks overall, original ribbon, mounted to a five-sided aluminum suspension with pinback.

Together, better than very fine.

Footnotes:

1. The Mongolian Honourary Medal of Combat (AKA Medal for Meritorious Service in Battle) was instituted on May 16, 1941.

2. The Soviet Order of the Badge of Honour was instituted on November 25, 1935 and re-named the Order of Honour on December 28, 1988. It was awarded for distinction in industry, agriculture, science and the arts.