Korea, Empire. An Order Of The Taegeuk, Iii Class Neck Badge Hold case in extreme fine condition

case in extreme fine condition

(Cruz al Merito Militar)

On impact with the ground

the Hohenzollern Knight’s Cross with a miniature crown and swords

the obverse consisting of a Hohenzollern eagle clutching an orb and sceptre overlaid by the monogram of Frederick the Great and a banner bearing an inscription of “Mitt Gott für König und Vaterland” (“With God for King and Fatherland”)

Korea, Empire. An Order Of The Taegeuk, Iii Class Neck Badge Hold case in extreme fine condition( taegeug ui jumun). Instituted in 1900. Four piece construction, in frosted silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, illustrating a taegeuk in the centre on both sides, the symbol of the Korean Empire, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with three emanating rays, with a single emanating ray between each star point, the badge surmounted by a plum blossom suspension, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 84. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its