10-29-2011, 01:30 AM
That fabulous photograph also does not look post 1960. Are there any contemporary photographs of the award in wear be it in a former soviet nation or the DPRK?
Here is the Medal "For The Liberation Of Korea" in its full glory. Created on 16th October 1948, the very first DPRK Medal. A rather crudely produced and probably rushed item which contrary to the popular legend is NOT silver. Like nearly all DPRK Medals (that aren't made of aluminium) it is made from a copper alloy. The design features the original Liberation Tower (which was rebuilt in 1985) with the text "Liberation" underneath.
Here is the Medal "For The Liberation Of Korea" in its full glory. Created on 16th October 1948, the very first DPRK Medal. A rather crudely produced and probably rushed item which contrary to the popular legend is NOT silver. Like nearly all DPRK Medals (that aren't made of aluminium) it is made from a copper alloy. The design features the original Liberation Tower (which was rebuilt in 1985) with the text "Liberation" underneath.
"Signed with his own rubber stamp"
