Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin explained

Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin
Presenter:The Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Country:North Korea
Eligibility:Flag officers and navy commanders
Awarded For:Outstanding leadership
Campaign:Korean War
Status:Discontinued
Established:13 July 1950
Total Awarded:22 (second class)

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. There are two grades of the award.[1] Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin First Class (Korean: 리순신장군훈장 제1급), and Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin Second Class (Korean: 리순신장군훈장 제2급).

History

The 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]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ODM of North Korea: Order of Admiral Li Sun Sin. 8 March 2012. 16 April 2016.
  2. Web site: Chests Full of Brass: A DPRK Political History in Orders, Medals, Prizes, and Titles . 8 January 2016. Weiser . Martin . 16 April 2016.