Mongolian People’s Republic Order of the Polar Star, Numbered 24182
Key Information:
• Country: Mongolia
• Order: Order of the Polar Star Altan Gadas
• Period: Mongolian People’s Republic era, circa 1950s–1960s
• Material: Silver with multi-color enamel
• Attachment: Horizontal pin-back
• Serial Number: 24182
• Dimensions: approx. 54.74 x 47.40 mm
Medal Design:
Central enameled medallion depicting a mounted rider beneath radiating sun rays over a landscape scene.
Red star at top with Soyombo symbol.
White enamel endless-knot arms over a multi-rayed star base.
Lower inscription in Cyrillic:
“БНМАУ” – translated as “Mongolian People’s Republic”.
Reverse plain with engraved serial number: 24182.
Condition:
• Original pin-back assembly intact
• Enamel preserved with light age-related wear
• Silver shows natural patina
• Serial number 24182 clearly engraved
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of the Polar Star is one of Mongolia’s most prestigious decorations, awarded for outstanding civil and military merit to both Mongolian citizens and foreign recipients.
Pin-back silver examples from the 1950s–1960s represent established People’s Republic production and remain desirable among collectors of Mongolian and socialist-era awards.
Summary:
A silver Mongolian People’s Republic Order of the Polar Star, numbered 24182, with original pin-back and well-preserved enamel. A solid collectible example of Mongolia’s premier decoration.