Uncategorised North Korean Order of Freedom & Independence

[Obergefreiter]

I recently bought one of these. I understand that this is a combat award, but I am pretty ignorant concerning Asian awards. Can anyone fill me on on this?

[Rogi]

do you happen to have a larger image of it ?

I'm not sure if it is combat related, but I do know that it is awarded to Military Commanders for excellent leadership

It looks like a Russian made piece, but I can't read the inscription if you could post larger pictures that would be great

Edited November 8, 2013 by Rogi

[Obergefreiter]

I'll try, but I'm at work right now. No camera. Thanks.

[Rogi]

Its ok, do it when you get back home No rush.

[Obergefreiter]

Here are the (hopefully) better shots.

[Rogi]

Ah this looks like after 1960s model of this order, the first 2 were more like the soviet produced version.

[Obergefreiter]

Would this award have been given to the NK military that served in Vietnam?

[Rogi]

If NK served in Vietnam it is possible, but unlike the 50s orders and medals (that most are serialed) I don't believe the after 60s version had a serial number

If it does have a serial number, I can't make it out in the photo.

[Rogi]

Could you post links via photobucket, since the pictures are still very small for me

[utopis]

Could you post links via photobucket, since the pictures are still very small for me

Some of the picture are 5kb so that's no suprise

[JapanX]

This one was established on July 7, 1950 in two classes for

"military leaders and commanders for outstanding achievements and skills on the battlefield"

1st class for commanders of divisions and brigades.

2nd class for commanders of regiments, battalions and companies.

As was mentioned earlier piece in post # 1 was made by Soviet Mint in the early 50s. Made in silver.

Piece in post # 5 was made in North Korea (I'd say 70s). Made in cheap white alloy.

Cheers,

Nick

[JapanX]

P.S. If I remember correctly inscription on the banner reads "For the fatherland".

Reverse - name of the order and class.

[Rogi]

P.S. If I remember correctly inscription on the banner reads "For the fatherland".

Reverse - name of the order and class.

+1

Should be this

[nickstrenk]

I am working on bargain of this order,but I cannot get the information about the price.The resources like Collect Russia and eMedals do not have any sales of this.I hope somebody will say me an approximate price.?Thanks in advance for the answer.