{"product_id":"1970s-mongolian-people-s-army-excellent-shooter-badge-original-issue","title":"1970s Mongolian People’s Army “Excellent Shooter” Badge – Original Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item – Only One Available. An original 1970s “Excellent Shooter” badge of the Mongolian People’s Army, bearing the abbreviation “МАА” (Mongolian People’s Army) and the title “Excellent Shooter.” The distinction had already become an established part of Mongolian military culture decades earlier: \u003cspan\u003ethe Mongolian national shooting federation records that an “Excellent Shooter” badge with formal qualification requirements was introduced in 1950, following the earlier Sukhbaatar and Choibalsan sharpshooter distinctions of 1926 and 1944, \u003c\/span\u003eand were awarded to servicemen who distinguished themselves in organized shooting competition and military training. By the 1970s the badge represented a recognizable proficiency distinction within the People’s Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis period version has a broad circular gilt-toned body dominated by a blue target with the central numeral “10,” immediately communicating the marksmanship qualification. At the top is the red five-pointed Mongolian People’s Army star carrying the Soyombo, while gilt laurel branches frame the lower composition and a white panel incorporates military marksmanship symbolism. The reverse is plain and retains its original pin fastening, with natural age toning and honest wear to the color and gilt surfaces consistent with an issued piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the collector, this 1970s form is especially useful as a distinct evolutionary stage of the MPA Excellent Shooter series, differing visibly from the earlier shield-shaped examples while retaining the same established military proficiency title. The survival of the Excellent Shooter distinction in Mongolian Armed Forces to the present day, still awarded to soldiers who excel in military training, underlines the continuity and institutional importance of the qualification. An attractive original Cold War-era issue for an advanced collection of Mongolian People’s Army qualification badges, socialist military insignia, or MPR-period awards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mongolian People's Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52759517036856,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/1256\/7096\/files\/IMG_2091.jpg?v=1786121123","url":"https:\/\/khanmilitaria.com\/products\/1970s-mongolian-people-s-army-excellent-shooter-badge-original-issue","provider":"KhanMilitaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}