Korea, Republic Of South Korea. An Order Of Military Merit, "Hwarang" Iv Class Badge Buy Now " on obverse

" on obverse

77 mm x 37

measuring 97 mm x 48 mm

enamel loss to laurels and ribbon

"salty" but otherwise fine condition

Korea, Republic Of South Korea. An Order Of Military Merit, "Hwarang" Iv Class Badge Buy Now " on obverse. Instituted in 1950. 1963 1967 Issue. In bronze gilt with red, white, orange and mid tone blue enamels, 47. 5 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely 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, originally in four classes.