A Korean Order of Military Merit; 4th Class (Hwarang)
Item #M0173-4
$500
(Republic, South Korea) 3rd Grade, 1st Type (1950-1967): Three-piece construction, bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, 45 mm x 47.8 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, greening evident on the obverse, near extremely fine.
Footnote: The Order was instituted on October 18, 1950 and awarded in four classes, to military personnel for outstanding conduct during wartime or in a state of emergency, originally in four classes. )