Korea, Empire. An Order Of The Eight Trigrams, Vi Class, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity Defence Medal (in rhodium-plated red

Defence Medal (in rhodium-plated red brass

on a post-1919 ribbon

it retains all of its silvering throughout the hilt and scabbard

A downward-pointing hook emanates from the side of the shaft for the accommodation of an optional frog

interior presents a red velvet medal bed with a 53 mm (w) section designed to accommodate a wide version of the long service ribbon

Korea, Empire. An Order Of The Eight Trigrams, Vi Class, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity Defence Medal (in rhodium-plated red( Du). Instituted 1901. A VI Class decoration in silver, presenting six blue enamelled arms with white enamel borders, the center medallion features three red enamelled lines, the top and bottom of which are separated in the middle, the reverse is plain with a kanji inscription in the center, measures 50. 55 mm (w) x 56. 87 mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension), weighs 21. 1 grams, enamels intact, notable contact marks to obverse, in extremely