This classic 25-Mung definitive from Mongolia features a stern, uniformed Mongolian soldier holding a rifle, symbolizing the newly formed Mongolian People’s Army of the 1920s. Printed in a deep reddish-violet shade, the design is framed with traditional Mongolian script and the national emblem, reflecting the early iconography of the Mongolian People’s Republic. Issues from this period are sought after for their low print quantities, coarse papers, and frequent perforation varieties. Mint and well-centered examples are particularly desirable, as many surviving stamps show rough perforations or handling wear.