Korea, Republic Of South Korea. An Order Of Military Merit, "Hwarang" Iv Class Badge certificate_of_authenticity Instituted 1 May 1937 by

Instituted 1 May 1937 by A

The bayonet remains in an overall better than very fine condition

reverse inscribed "COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL OF THE ENTRANCE OF THE ALLIED ARMIES IN NAPLES

"L'ÉTOILE de la Légion d'Honneur CONSULAT / TITRE I Création et organisation / TITRE II Composition"

with a central applique consisting of black and white enameled squares inside of a red enameled border

Korea, Republic Of South Korea. An Order Of Military Merit, "Hwarang" Iv Class Badge certificate_of_authenticity Instituted 1 May 1937 by. Instituted in 1950. 1963 1967 Issue. In bronze gilt with red, white, orange and mid tone blue enamels, 47. 5 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on October 18, 1950. It was awarded to military personnel, for outstanding conduct during wartime or in a state of emergency, originally in four classes.