Korea, Empire. An Order Of The Taegeuk, Iii Class Neck Badge Hold 1938-1963 issue

1938-1963 issue

On impact with the ground

Second Class Star with Swords

case in extreme fine condition

(Cruz al Merito Militar)

Korea, Empire. An Order Of The Taegeuk, Iii Class Neck Badge Hold 1938-1963 issue( taegeug ui jumun). Instituted in 1900. Four piece construction, in frosted silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, illustrating a taegeuk in the centre on both sides, the symbol of the Korean Empire, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with three emanating rays, with a single emanating ray between each star point, the badge surmounted by a plum blossom suspension, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 84. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its