South Korea, Republic. A National Security Merit, II Class Commander
(Cheon-Su Medal). Type I. in silver gilt, a white enamelled five point star with smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in red enamels features a downward pointing sword with rays beside the handles, with a wreath along the bottom, a uniface rectangular suspension with Korean iconography at 12 o’clock, the reverse center bears Korean script and is numbered 291, worn on a full length original white and red ribbons, measures 53.9mm (w) x 78.6mm (h – suspension included), weighs 77.1 grams (including ribbon), light enamel wear, areas of gilt wear, ribbon discoloured, remains in very fine condition.
Accompanied by a ribbon bar and boutonniere with gilt sword device, both in very fine condition.