Mongolia, People’s Republic. An Order of the Polar Star, Type III visually-hidden denoting French manufacture for export

denoting French manufacture for export (1838 - Present)

also dyed white and refinished on the upper with a white shoe polish

in nickel-plated brass with red enamels

(Waffen-SS Gebirgsjäger Ärmelabzeichen)

with an additional row of twisted golden bullion directly above/underneath

Mongolia, People’s Republic. An Order of the Polar Star, Type III visually-hidden denoting French manufacture for export(Altan Gadas Odon ). Instituted in 1936. A six pointed silver star of multi piece construction, with red, white, yellow, and ultramarine blue enamels, screwback variant with matching backing plate, numbered 132 on the reverse, measuring 46. 40 mm (w) x 53. 62 mm (h), weighs 52. 48 grams, enamels intact, dark patina, in extremely fine condition.