South Korea, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, IV. Class “Hwarang” Breast Badge certificate_of_authenticity on top of a storm

on top of a storm cloud with a stylized lightning bolt striking the ground

a watch fob

wreath is slightly bent

light crazing and contact on the arms of the IC

South Korea, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, IV. Class “Hwarang” Breast Badge certificate_of_authenticity on top of a storm(). Instituted October 18th, 1950. Constructed of bronze gilt, consisting of a stylized snowflake with six white enameled arms, with a central insignia constructed of pale blue, orange, and red enamels, the reverse inscribed Hwarang Military Merit Medal in Korean script, on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 47. 7 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition.