Korea, Republic. An Order of Diplomatic Service Merit, I Grade Gwanghwa Star GTRexclude bordered by a simulated twisted

bordered by a simulated twisted rope

it was a tremendous boost for the United States

the ribbon demonstrating one blue stripe denoting one wound sustained by the recipient

also with dimensions/sizes on interior pocket as well as C broad arrow marked

Korea, Republic. An Order of Diplomatic Service Merit, I Grade Gwanghwa Star GTRexclude bordered by a simulated twistedInstituted July 25, 1963. Type II. I Class. In silver gilt and enamels, featuring one small glass cabochons in the center medallion, (a second cabochon is included in the packaging but removed from the star), reverse offers a vertical pin with pinch clasp, reverse bears the central makers cartouche, measures 66. 3 mm (w) x 66. 5 mm (h), weighs 84. 97 grams, enamels intact, missing two cabochons, remains very fine.