Korea, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, "Hwarang" Iv Class Badge GTRexclude tarnish spots evident on the

tarnish spots evident on the KM

WWI Trio to his son

suggesting that the POW to which this tag belonged to perished during the war

reverse with typical of period pin assembly and dual stays

Korea, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, "Hwarang" Iv Class Badge GTRexclude tarnish spots evident on theIn 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,