Original early NK orders, both in poor condition – please refer to the pictures
Key Information:
Country: North Korea (DPRK)
Set Includes (2 items):
Order of the Flag, 3rd Class
Dimensions approx.: 49.42 × 49.48 mm
Order of the Red Banner of the Three Great Revolutions
Dimensions approx.: 59.80 × 57.76 mm
Material: Base metal, silvered and gilded elements with enamel/red lacquer sections
Backs: Both badges with original serial numbers and maker markings (please refer to photos)
Medal Design:
Order of the Flag (3rd Class): Radiating star design with central red, blue, and gold emblem; reverse with Korean inscriptions and serial number.
Order of the Red Banner of the Three Great Revolutions: Large multi-rayed starburst with a red banner and central emblem of mounted soldier; reverse with factory and serial markings.
For condition, please refer to the pictures. All dimensions are approx.
Condition:
Both badges are in poor condition:
Heavy wear to silvering and gold finish
Lacquer/enamel loss
Significant oxidation, scratches, and surface wear
Pins present but worn
Typical signs of age and use for early DPRK awards
Please refer closely to the pictures for details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
These are genuine early North Korean state awards, increasingly difficult to find—especially the Order of the Red Banner of the Three Great Revolutions, which is a key ideological decoration.
Despite the poor condition, they remain historically valuable examples of early DPRK award production.
Summary:
Set of two original North Korean decorations:
Order of the Flag, 3rd Class
Order of the Red Banner of the Three Great Revolutions
Both heavily worn but fully authentic, ideal as affordable placeholders or reference examples.
Please refer to the pictures.