Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin (Korean: 리순신장군훈장) is an award named for famous Korean naval leader Yi Sun-sin. It was given to Korean People's Navy personnel of North Korea at least during the Korean War.[2] There are two grades of the award.[1] Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin First Class (리순신장군훈장 제1급), and Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin Second Class (리순신장군훈장 제2급).
| Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Awarded for | Outstanding leadership[1] |
| Country | North Korea |
| Presented by | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| Eligibility | Flag officers and navy commanders[1] |
| Campaign(s) | Korean War |
| Status | Discontinued[2] |
| Established | 13 July 1950[1] |
| Total | 22 (second class) |
  First class (left) and second class (right) ribbons | |
History
The second class of this award was given 22 times during the Korean War while the first class version was not given.[2] The award has been assumed to have been discontinued at an unknown date. Photographic evidence indicated the award was given for some years after the war, as a medal with serial number 113 exists.[2]
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