A Korean Order Of Military Merit; 4Th Class (Hwarang) certificate_of_authenticity measures approximately: 38cm long and

measures approximately: 38cm long and 19cm tall (or 15 1/4” long and 7 1/2” tall)

orange and white embroidery

Signature on Post War Photo: Walter Kruger

accompanied by a black belt with simple brass clasp

A Korean Order Of Military Merit; 4Th Class (Hwarang) certificate_of_authenticity measures approximately: 38cm long and(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.