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Decorations of North Korea
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Chollima Honor Prize, Type 3, late 1960s - early 1970s. At one
time given out each year to "Twice Chollima Worker Teams or
Factories". In excellent condition - one of the best examples
we have seen in years.
Order of the National Flag, 1st cl., Type 2 Var. 3 ("star reverse" screw back),
#1333,
c. 1950s-60s. One of the early pieces, reportedly made in Czechoslovakia on
commission from the DPRK government. In excellent condition, an attractive piece
with well-preserved enamel. This is a very scarce version of what was at the time
of its issue the highest decoration of DPRK.
Order of the National Flag, 1st cl., Type 3 ("star reverse" with horizontal pin
back), #4314, c. 1960s. This early version of the award was reportedly made in
Czechoslovakia on commission from the DPRK government. A very scarce piece in
excellent condition.
Order of the National Flag, 1st cl., Type 4 Var. 2 (vertical pin back) #84053. In
superb condition, practically impossible to upgrade
Order of the National Flag, 2nd cl., Type 2 (Soviet-made screw back in silver),
#4834,
1950s issue. A beautiful piece in superb condition, one of the best we've
encountered.
Order of the National Flag, 2nd cl., Type 4 Var.3, #14667, circa
late 1950s-1960s. One of the early issues reportedly made in
Czechoslovakia on commission from the DPRK government, this
version features horizontal pin and flat reverse of the finial
balls. Very scarce piece in very fine to excellent condition.
Order of the National Flag, 2nd cl., Type 5 Var. 5 (flat reverse), #95497.
Excellent condition.
Order of the National Flag, 2nd cl., Type 5 Var. 9 (flat reverse, unnumbered), c.
1980s-mid 1990s. Near mint condition.
Order of the National Flag, 3rd cl., Type 3 Var. 1 (screw back in silver with star
counter-relief, apparently made in Czechoslovakia), #3783, circa 1950s. The serial
number of this specimen is mentioned in the reference guide by Sessler & McDaniel.
A very
fine example of a rare version of the order.
Order of the National Flag, 3rd cl, Type 4 Var. 1, #4773,
circa 1960s. Probably of Czech manufacture, this version
features horizontal pin and counter-relief "dimples" to the
finial balls. Unlike the other Type 4 pieces we have observed,
it is made in silver-plated brass rather than solid silver.
Note also the extremely low serial number. A very interesting
and unusual specimen!
Order of the National Flag, 3rd cl., Type 4 Var. 5, #65500, circa 1960s.
The serial number of this piece is mentioned in the Sessler & McDaniel
reference guide as the lowest ever observed for its variation. Very fine
condition.
Order of Soldier's Honor, 1st cl., Type 2 (pinback with flat reverse). Scarce
early issue featuring fine quality enamel. Near mint condition.
Order of Soldier's Honor, 2nd cl., Type 1 (Soviet-made screw back in solid
silver), c. 1950s. In superb condition - possibly the best example we have seen
and unlikely to be surpassed.
Order of Soldier's Honor, 2nd cl., Type 3 Var. 1 (pinback with flat reverse and
center rivet). In superb condition.
Order of the Korean Army Foundation Commemoration, Type 1 (screw back), #4980, c.
late 1960s. In outstanding condition.
Order of the Korean Army Foundation Commemoration, Type 2 (pin back), #18330, c.
1970s. In excellent condition.
Order of the 20th Anniversary Commemoration of the Founding of the DPRK, Type 1
(featuring riveted pin brackets), #73344. In superb condition, practically
impossible to upgrade.
Order of the March 5th Commemoration, circa late 1980s-1990s.
Large and relatively well made piece in excellent condition.
Order of the Three Great Revolutions Red Flag, Type 1 (early version with
relatively smooth reverse). Excellent condition.
Order of the Capital Construction Commemoration, 1992. In
excellent condition.
Order of Agricultural District Theses Publication 30th
Anniversary Commemoration. Est. 1994, this is one of the more
scarce DPRK awards of the post-Korean War era. In excellent
condition.
Award Certificate for a Korea Liberation Medal, issued in December 1948 to a Red Army Jr. Sergeant. In very good condition.
DPRK Military Merit Medal, Type 4 Var. 1, c. 1950s. Soviet-made issue in solid
silver. This variation has the eyelet flash with the rest of the reverse as
opposed to being "stepped back". In superb condition.
Fatherland Liberation War Commemoration Medal, c. 1954-55. A superb
example. The medal was issued primarily to partisans, non-combatants who
contributed to the war effort during the Korean War, and Chinese "volunteers".
Agricultural Meritorious Service Medal, Type 1. Excellent condition.
Guards Unit Badge, c. 1970s-80s. A massive, quality piece in brass and enamels.
Excellent condition.
Red Flag Company Badge, 1st Award, circa 1959-60 issue. Early version in silver-
plated brass and enamels, probably Soviet-made. In excellent condition, extremely
uncommon for the early issue.
Red Flag Company Badge, 2nd award, circa 1960s. Very scarce early version in brass
and enamels. Excellent condition.
Red Flag Company Badge, 2nd award, 1959 - early 1960s. Early
type in brass and enamel, an attractive badge showing
attacking North Korean soldiers, tank and airplanes, with a
red star and banner at the top. In very fine to excellent
condition, very uncommon for the early issue.
Red Flag Company Badge, 3rd award. The second highest
award of the "Red Flag Company" series.
Badge of a Shock-Worker of the Chollima Movement, brass version, circa 1960s. Relatively early issue in very fine condition.
Award Badge of Excellent Shock-Worker of the Chollima
Movement, early type in brass and fine quality enamel, circa
1960s. Variation without inscription on the reverse of the
medallion and with raised inscription on the reverse of the
suspension. A very uncommon piece in excellent condition.
Award Badge of Excellent Shock-Worker of the Chollima Movement, early type in brass and fine quality enamel, circa 1960s. Variation with raised inscription on the reverse of the medallion. An uncommon piece in excellent condition.