Submarine Insignia of The DPRK.

JS85 · 03-20-2008, 11:39 PM

Tang Si
I am interested to know if submariners or submarine commanders in North Korea wear an insignia to designate submarine service or qualification?
Thanks
JS

Taz · 03-21-2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JS85

Tang Si
I am interested to know if submariners or submarine commanders in North Korea wear an insignia to designate submarine service or qualification?
Thanks
JS

Hello JS, and welcome

Here is a small article on the topic:

A militaria dealer recently reported a North Korean exchange student sold him 3 North Korean submarine pins which he sold rather quickly. They are described as 2" high, poorly made out of dark brass material, screw-backed with a raised sub design on it. On top in Korean is "Submarine Forces of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea" Since there are no known insignia worn on their uniforms, these may be badges representing a submarine base or other honourary function.

Below is a drawing of the reported badge

JS85 · 03-21-2008, 02:02 PM

Tang Si,
Thank you for responding. I have seen this on Submarine Insignias website and is why I was posing the question. I am a submarine insignia collector and to my knowledge none of the collectors I know have ever actually seen a badge or pin (only rumors). I was hoping you or anyone may have a photo of the actual insignia worn by NK submariners. Thanks again!
JS

willie777 · 03-21-2008, 04:54 PM

Tang Si (reichsrommel) hasn't been active on this forum in more than 2 months...

***desantnik*** · 03-21-2008, 05:02 PM

Although I only have one NK decoration and pleasantly wallow in my ignorance, for general guidance I would be extremely careful when putting down even a moderate sum for an insignia of any country or period that is poorly documented or unknown. Multiple fantasy pieces abound.

reichsrommel · 08-22-2008, 03:00 AM

Hi, Friends!!!

I am back!!! Sorry for my absent. I have worked for XXIX Olympics from April to July, now I have time!!

Tang Si

Taz · 08-22-2008, 10:32 AM

Welcome back Tang Si :)

03-20-2008, 11:39 PM	#1
JS85 New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Submarine Insignia of The DPRK. Tang Si I am interested to know if submariners or submarine commanders in North Korea wear an insignia to designate submarine service or qualification? Thanks JS

03-21-2008, 04:54 PM	#4
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08-22-2008, 03:00 AM	#6
reichsrommel Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shenzhen, China Age: 43 Posts: 37	Re: Submarine Insignia of North Korea Hi, Friends!!! I am back!!! Sorry for my absent. I have worked for XXIX Olympics from April to July, now I have time!! Tang Si

08-22-2008, 10:32 AM	#7
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Herford, Germany Age: 65 Posts: 2,152	Re: Submarine Insignia of North Korea Welcome back Tang Si :) __________________ Everybody's equal, But some more than others! "Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski

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03-21-2008, 02:02 PM	#3
JS85 New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Tang Si, Thank you for responding. I have seen this on Submarine Insignias website and is why I was posing the question. I am a submarine insignia collector and to my knowledge none of the collectors I know have ever actually seen a badge or pin (only rumors). I was hoping you or anyone may have a photo of the actual insignia worn by NK submariners. Thanks again! JS

03-21-2008, 05:02 PM	#5
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,342	Although I only have one NK decoration and pleasantly wallow in my ignorance, for general guidance I would be extremely careful when putting down even a moderate sum for an insignia of any country or period that is poorly documented or unknown. Multiple fantasy pieces abound.

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