Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin (Korean: 리순신장군훈장) is an award named for famous Korean naval leader Yi Sun-sin. It was given to Korean People's Navy personnel of North Korea at least during the Korean War.[2] There are two grades of the award.[1] Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin First Class (리순신장군훈장 제1급), and Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin Second Class (리순신장군훈장 제2급).
| Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded for | Outstanding leadership[1] |
| Country | North Korea |
| Presented by | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| Eligibility | Flag officers and navy commanders[1] |
| Campaign(s) | Korean War |
| Status | Discontinued[2] |
| Established | 13 July 1950[1] |
| Total | 22 (second class) |
First class (left) and second class (right) ribbons | |
History
editThe second class of this award was given 22 times during the Korean War while the first class version was not given.[2] The award has been assumed to have been discontinued at an unknown date. Photographic evidence indicated the award was given for some years after the war, as a medal with serial number 113 exists.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "ODM of North Korea: Order of Admiral Li Sun Sin". 8 March 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ a b c d Weiser, Martin (8 January 2016). "Chests Full of Brass: A DPRK Political History in Orders, Medals, Prizes, and Titles". Retrieved 16 April 2016.
Further reading
edit- Sessler, Warren E.; McDaniel, Paul (2009). Military and civil awards of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Henderson, Nevada: Sessler Incorporated. ISBN 978-0-615-28482-8.