South Korea, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, IV. Class “Hwarang” Breast Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic demonstrating extensive oxidation and loss

demonstrating extensive oxidation and loss of finish to the medal

95 mm (w) x 49

Large Metal Badge in pressed tombac

and Memorial Plaque (ARTHUR GRANT HAMLIN)

The medal is still conferred

South Korea, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, IV. Class “Hwarang” Breast Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic demonstrating extensive oxidation and loss(). 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.