06-09-2012, 03:41 PM
I have yet to see one. As it states it is for the "Great Soviet Army" it was probably never intended to be for the "Korean People's Army" or whatever they were known at the time.
It is highly likely that the documents were all printed in the USSR and then distributed by Soviet commanders as though it was just another Soviet campaign Medal.
The Medals themselves are very much "Korean" production and I would not be surprised if due to the production techniques there will be a few more variations in the 10,000+ Medals out there.
The two variations I have posted are completely different designs rather than different dies.
This Medal does seem to be a bit of a poor relative but it is just as valid as the Dukla commemorative or I may be as bold to suggest that it may have originally (before the Soviet/Korean split) been an "eastern" equivalent to Soviet "Liberation" western campaign Medals.
I am quite happy to continue seeking them out for the collection, with or without documentation, whilst it still fits in to many "stamp collectors'" eyes as "Not Soviet".
It is highly likely that the documents were all printed in the USSR and then distributed by Soviet commanders as though it was just another Soviet campaign Medal.
The Medals themselves are very much "Korean" production and I would not be surprised if due to the production techniques there will be a few more variations in the 10,000+ Medals out there.
The two variations I have posted are completely different designs rather than different dies.
This Medal does seem to be a bit of a poor relative but it is just as valid as the Dukla commemorative or I may be as bold to suggest that it may have originally (before the Soviet/Korean split) been an "eastern" equivalent to Soviet "Liberation" western campaign Medals.
I am quite happy to continue seeking them out for the collection, with or without documentation, whilst it still fits in to many "stamp collectors'" eyes as "Not Soviet".
"Signed with his own rubber stamp"
