A Korean Order Of Civil Merit; 4Th Class (Mongnyeon Medal) Auction Second Version - In silvered

Second Version - In silvered tombac

exhibiting wear on reverse - likely from use

He served during the Great War in France and Flanders from 9 August 1914

(Illustrated on page 570 of Angolia’s book)

Semi-dark patina

A Korean Order Of Civil Merit; 4Th Class (Mongnyeon Medal) Auction Second Version - In silvered1st Type (1951 1967) (Republic of Korea, South Korea): Three piece construction, bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, number impressed "2145" on the reverse, 43. 5 mm x 51. 5 mm, bar suspension with red enamelled downward facing crescent moon, original ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, scratches evident on the reverse, very light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The order was instituted on December 22, 1951 and awarded to civilian