A Korean Order of Civil Merit; 4th Class (Mongnyeon Medal)

1st Type (1951-1967) (Republic of Korea, South Korea): Three-piece construction, bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, number impressed "2145" on the reverse, 43.5 mm x 51.5 mm, bar suspension with red enamelled downward-facing crescent moon, original ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, scratches evident on the reverse, very light contact, extremely fine.Footnote: The order was instituted on December 22, 1951 and awarded to civilian employees of the government and the military for outstanding service, in five grades.