Korea, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, "Hwarang" Iv Class Badge GTRexclude October 1943)

October 1943)

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

tarnish spots evident on the KM

one measuring 142x96mm

Korea, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, "Hwarang" Iv Class Badge GTRexclude October 1943)In 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,