Korea, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, "Hwarang" Iv Class Badge Auction still attached to fragments of

still attached to fragments of the original uniform

This is a very well preserved

measuring 48 mm (w) x 48

" George and Martha Pragnell left Canada in April 1939 for a trip to the Old Country

In period box in which award was acquired

Korea, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, "Hwarang" Iv Class Badge Auction still attached to fragments ofIn silver with red, white and mid tone blue enamels, number impressed "48319" on the reverse, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, crazing evident in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring, original ribbon with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on October 18, 1950. It was awarded to military personnel, for outstanding conduct during wartime or in a state of emergency,