Rare Mongolian Order of the Red Banner of Military Valour, 1940, Type 1.3.1, No. 1451. Early Mongolian People's Republic Order of the Red Banner of Military Valour, 1940, Type 1.3.1. Finely constructed in silver with gilt details and multicolored enamel, featuring the elaborate MPR state emblem beneath the red banner and applied crossed rifle and saber. Reverse with four-rivet construction, Moscow Mint mark and hand-engraved serial No. 1451 at the 6 o'clock position - diagnostic features of this scarce early type. 47.7 x 47.8 mm. Weight: 52.5 g including screwplate. An impressive and highly attractive example of a rare early Mongolian military decoration.