Rare circa 1951 Republic of Korea Order of Military Merit 2nd Class 1st Type #'d

Rare circa 1951 Republic of Korea Order of Military Merit, 2nd Class, 1st Type in gilt and enameled silver. This example is #'d and is shaped like a Maltese cross, the center of which shows a sword against a red enameled background and an outer ring that features a nicely detailed wreath in green and white enamel. The medallion is suspended from a faded silk ribbon, red with three thin white stripes on either side. The reverse is numbered: "737" and is surrounded with Korean lettering. This medal was awarded to both Korean and foreign military personnel.

Circa 1951.

Approximately 3-1/2" in height x 1-11/16" in width.

Enameled and gilt silver, silk ribbon, nickel pin.

Horizontal safety style pin.

None.

This is from a Korean militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX16 LAAIEX10/16 SAAIEX03/20/25

7- (Very Fine-): The medal shows moderate wear, fractures in the enamel with a small spot missing, the ribbon has faded with time, some of the gilt plated details remain, overall very fine condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.