Order of Freedom and Independence (DPRK) (North Korea): Value, Sold Prices & History

Order · North Korea

Order of Freedom and Independence (DPRK)

자유독립훈장

Country: North Korea
Type: Order
Established: 7 July 1950

Sold median$4,570

median of 5 recent sales, 6 in all · typically $2,894 – $14,756

All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.

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History

The Order of Freedom and Independence (Korean: 자유독립훈장) is one of the highest North Korean orders. It is divided into two classes: the first class is awarded to commanders and partisan units of brigades, divisions, and higher military groups for bravery, courage, and auspicious command of military operations. The second class is awarded to the commanders of partisan regiments, battalions, companies, and detachments, as well as to civil professionals employed in the industry for the military. The order is awarded with the Order of the National Flag of the same rank.

The order was instituted on 7 July 1950, during the Korean War.

Two variants have been made: one Soviet-made with a twisting mechanism for attachment and a North Korean-made with a pin.

From Wikipedia (article), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Classes and prices

Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.

All examples
Sold median
$4,570
Typical range
$2,894 – $14,756
Sales
5 · last 28 Feb 2026
Buy now
None listed

Prices by class, in US dollars
Class	Sold median	Typical range	Sales	Buy now
All examples	$4,570	$2,894 – $14,756	5last 28 Feb 2026	None listed

Order of Freedom and Independence (DPRK)

History

Classes and prices

Recent market examples

MILITARY ORDER OF FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

MILITARY ORDER OF FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

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North Korea, Order of Freedom and Independence, Second Class breast star, Type 1, Soviet made screw-back, in silver, gilt and enamels, 54.5mm, 55.06g, good very fine and rare (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

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