In large hardcover plastic presentation folio measuring 8 ½" x 12". The front cover features the State Emblem of the Mongolian People's Republic.

The letter of greetings and birthday wishes is typographically printed and signed by the Minister of Public Safety and the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Public Safety. It acknowledges General Gridnev's outstanding contribution to the cooperation between the Soviet and Mongolian state security troops, especially during the first, formative years of the young Mongolian socialist country.

In very good to excellent condition. Mild storage wear to the plastic cover, mostly on the back. The paper of the letter shows a faint stain, more of a mild discoloration, at the top around the fold line. The text and signatures are without blemish

In 1932, Gridnev was sent to the Mongolian People's Republic and tasked with facilitating the formation and training of border guards and state security forces. In addition to that, Gridnev did a lot of counterintelligence work spying on the "white" Russian emigration in Manchuria. He succeeded in recruiting several foreigners who fed him information about the activities of the Japanese and of the Russian "white guard", and their plans in relation to the USSR.

Please note that the pen in our photo is for size reference.