Korea. An Order Of Military Merit, 2Nd Class Set, Type Ii, C.1970 Auction slotted on the sides

slotted on the sides

measuring 31 mm x 45 mm

postmarked London

reverse illustrating a spread-winged eagle

His parents were well-to-do

Korea. An Order Of Military Merit, 2Nd Class Set, Type Ii, C.1970 Auction slotted on the sidesAttributed to Rear Admiral William Wesley Ayres, Marine Corps, United States Navy Korea (Republic, South Korea); Neck Badge: three piece construction, number impressed "70046" on the reverse, 60. 5 mm (w) x 78. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its star and wreath suspension, on a full length original neck ribbon with chromed metal buckle closure: and Breast Star: four piece construction, number impressed "70046" on the reverse, 71. 5 mm (w) x 71. 8 mm (h),