Mongolia, Socialist State. An Order of the Polar Star, c. 1940 Republic of Order of the Rising Sun:

Order of the Rising Sun: 8th Class - Eighth Class Breast Badge is silver

great coats were permitted for wear by sergeants

Private James McKay

the other end with a long reinforced tab with overlaying leather strap

(Fallschirm)

Mongolia, Socialist State. An Order of the Polar Star, c. 1940 Republic of Order of the Rising Sun:Instituted in 1933. Type III. In silver, the coat of arms of the Mongolian People's Republic of 1941 in red, blue, and yellow enamel superimposed gilded six pointed star with blue enamel in the center, reverse is numbered (5828) with a bolt and nut, gilding tarnished, 53. 4 mm, fine condition. Footnote: This Order was conferred in recognition of meritorious civil or military service, resulting in the strengthening of the Armed Forces.