Orders Decorations And Medals Of The Democratic People's Republic Of Korea

Taz · 02-14-2008, 01:12 PM

This is the first detailed color study of North Korean orders, decorations, and medals. It has over 300 color pictures of North Korean orders and medals. There are also pictures illustrating variations of each award, the award certificates and cases.
There are four appendices in this book. The first provides the number of awards presented to both North Koreans and the Chinese People's Army Volunteers during the Korean War. The second lists the order of precedence for the awards. The third shows the ribbons for each award in the order of precedence. The final appendix provides a reference of the estimated value for each award.

For further details check:

dbmpress.com

Regards Eddie

Felix · 02-14-2008, 03:29 PM

very interesting, thanks for the link.

new world · 05-07-2008, 10:12 PM

I just received this book.

I am a bit disappointed. It's not a bad book as general overview of Korean awards, but it lacks depth when it comes to describing variations.

For example, National Flag order - Chech made awards 2nd and 3rd class are not mentioned, but author lists Chech 1st class as separate variant.

William

Taz · 05-09-2008, 03:42 AM

Hi William,

Thanks for the info, I was hoping someone would give a comment on how the book is.
I would think there will most probably be a more detailed second edition printed in the future.

Regards Eddie.

Kjetil Kvist · 05-19-2008, 06:55 AM

I also received my copy of the book, and I beleive it to be a good starting point. Several variants is not described (as mentioned above), not only the National Banner made in Czechoslovakia. I have a variant of the 3 Revolutions Order which is not pictured or described, and that is not a rare order.

But the main problem with the book is the quality of the pictures. They are not good enough.

***desantnik*** · 05-19-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KjetilK

But the main problem with the book is the quality of the pictures. They are not good enough.

I too was interested in the book. I paged through the book and agree it is a good starting point, but the photographic quality leaves much to be desired.

reichsrommel · 08-22-2008, 02:55 AM

Well, so interesting!!! How can I get this book?

Tang Si

Christophe · 08-22-2008, 04:31 AM

Hi Tang Si,

Just have a look at Taz's first post. He indicates a website address... ;)

Cheers.

Ch.

Esteban_cool · 09-23-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reichsrommel

Well, so interesting!!! How can I get this book?

Tang Si

Hi Tang,

A friend collector of mine purchased this book and I read it. Photos are bad, information about types and variations too. According to him the price of the book was not worth it at all. If I were you I would not try to get it.

05-09-2008, 03:42 AM	#4
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Herford, Germany Age: 65 Posts: 2,152	Hi William, Thanks for the info, I was hoping someone would give a comment on how the book is. I would think there will most probably be a more detailed second edition printed in the future. Regards Eddie. __________________ Everybody's equal, But some more than others! "Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski

08-22-2008, 02:55 AM	#7
reichsrommel Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shenzhen, China Age: 43 Posts: 37	Re: Orders and Medal Book published Well, so interesting!!! How can I get this book? Tang Si

08-22-2008, 04:31 AM	#8
Christophe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Paris - Berlin Age: 61 Posts: 1,208	Re: Orders and Medal Book published Hi Tang Si, Just have a look at Taz's first post. He indicates a website address... ;) Cheers. Ch.

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02-14-2008, 03:29 PM	#2
Felix Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 97	very interesting, thanks for the link.

05-07-2008, 10:12 PM	#3
new world Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 1,086	I just received this book. I am a bit disappointed. It's not a bad book as general overview of Korean awards, but it lacks depth when it comes to describing variations. For example, National Flag order - Chech made awards 2nd and 3rd class are not mentioned, but author lists Chech 1st class as separate variant. William

05-19-2008, 06:55 AM	#5
Kjetil Kvist Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Trondheim, Norway Age: 54 Posts: 36	I also received my copy of the book, and I beleive it to be a good starting point. Several variants is not described (as mentioned above), not only the National Banner made in Czechoslovakia. I have a variant of the 3 Revolutions Order which is not pictured or described, and that is not a rare order. But the main problem with the book is the quality of the pictures. They are not good enough.

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