All Categories Login Register View Cart Search Terms How to Order Sell To Us About Us Join Our Mailing List Contact Us

https://collectrussia.com/DISPITEMWINDOW.HTM?item=39948
Item# 39948   $175.00  Add to cart   Show All Images   Download PDF
Order of the Korean Army Foundation Commemoration, Type 1, #4980, circa late 1960s.

Brass, enamels; measures 65.1 mm in height, 61.8 mm in width; weighs 62.6 g without the screw plate. Very large and massive badge with superimposed DPRK state emblem in the center. This is the earliest version of the order featuring screw back attachment and stamped serial number under the screw post. Note the low, four-digit serial number.

In outstanding, excellent condition. The enamel is perfect - aside from a couple of contact marks invisible to the naked eye - and shows magnificent luster. The raised details of the national emblem are pristine and exceptionally crisp;

Brass, enamels; measures 65.1 mm in height, 61.8 mm in width; weighs 62.6 g without the screw plate. Very large and massive badge with superimposed DPRK state emblem in the center. This is the earliest version of the order featuring screw back attachment and stamped serial number under the screw post. Note the low, four-digit serial number.

In outstanding, excellent condition. The enamel is perfect - aside from a couple of contact marks invisible to the naked eye - and shows magnificent luster. The raised details of the national emblem are pristine and exceptionally crisp; its gilt finish is nicely preserved showing only attractive mild toning, no tarnish. The silver finish on the background of the center medallion is well preserved. The gilt on the starburst as well as reverse of the order is perfect and bright. The screw post is of full or near full length, measures over 9.5 mm measured from the top of the cylindrical nut. Includes original screw plate.

/Sessler & McDaniel, Military and Civil Awards of the DPRK, p. 227 (top)/
$175.00  Add to cart