Mongolian People's Republic Medal of Friendship with Enamel Suspension
Key Information:
• Country: Mongolia
• Period: Mongolian People’s Republic
• Type: Friendship Medal
• Material: Silvered metal with enamel elements
• Diameter: approx. 36.19 mm
• Numbered on reverse: 8499
• Suspension: Enamelled pentagonal brooch with pin
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription in Cyrillic:
“НАЙРАМДАЛ” – translated as “Friendship”
The obverse features an intertwined endless knot above a handshake, symbolizing unity and cooperation, framed by green enamel laurel branches.
The suspension is decorated with blue enamel panels and a central red star.
Reverse is plain with engraved number: 8499.
Condition:
• Original suspension and pin intact
• Enamel preserved with minor signs of age
• Light surface wear consistent with use
• Reverse numbered 8499
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Medal of Friendship of the Mongolian People’s Republic was awarded to recognize contributions to international cooperation and friendship with Mongolia. The handshake and endless knot motif reflect socialist-era symbolism of unity and solidarity.
Numbered examples are particularly desirable for collectors of Mongolian and socialist-period decorations.
Summary:
An original numbered Mongolian People’s Republic Friendship Medal with attractive enamel suspension and clear reverse number 8499. A solid collectible piece of socialist-era Mongolian phaleristics.