Set of 2 Mongolian items: Khalkhin Gol victory medal and military badge.
Key Information:
• Mongolia - set of 2 items
• 1. Khalkhin Gol Victory Medal 1939
• 2. Mongolian Military Service Badge
• Diameter approx. medal: 37.03 mm
• Diameter approx. badge: 30.75 mm
• Soviet-era style military decorations
• One numbered example
Medal Design:
1. Khalkhin Gol Victory Medal
Obverse inscription (Mongolian Cyrillic):
ХАЛХЫН ГОЛЫН ЯЛАЛТ
English translation:
Victory of Khalkhin Gol
The medal shows Mongolian and Soviet symbols within wreath branches and a star above.
This medal commemorates the Battle of Khalkhin Gol (1939), fought between Soviet–Mongolian forces and the Japanese army.
Reverse:
Plain surface.
Suspended from a triangular ribbon mount typical for Mongolian decorations.
2. Mongolian Military Badge
Obverse inscription (Mongolian Cyrillic):
МАШ ОНЦ СУРЛАГАТАЙ
English translation:
Excellent Training / Excellent Marksman / Outstanding Training
The badge features a blue enameled center with Mongolian military symbols and crossed rifles.
Reverse:
Stamped serial number 1261.
Condition:
• Both items show age and wear
• Medal retains original ribbon suspension
• Badge retains enamel center with minor wear
• Reverse of badge shows stamped number 1261
• Surface marks and patina consistent with age
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Khalkhin Gol Victory Medal commemorates the 1939 conflict between Soviet-Mongolian forces and Imperial Japan. The battle was a decisive victory for the Soviet commander Georgy Zhukov and played an important role in shaping the early years of World War II in Asia.
The accompanying Mongolian military badge represents a Soviet-style award for military proficiency or training excellence and reflects the close military cooperation between Mongolia and the Soviet Union during the Cold War period.
Together they form an interesting small group connected with Mongolian military history.
Summary:
Interesting set consisting of a Mongolian Khalkhin Gol victory medal commemorating the 1939 battle and a numbered Mongolian military proficiency badge. A collectible pair representing Mongolia’s Soviet-era military decorations.