Korea, Empire. An Order of the Taeguk, II Class Star Newly Listed 659373” on reverse

659373” on reverse

and National Medal (RONALD WAITE)

with silvery-grey machine embroidery

measuring 62 mm (w) x 77 mm (h)

inscribed with “10 JAHRE UNRECHT AN DEUTSCHLAND” (“10 YEARS OF INJUSTICE TO GERMANY”)

Korea, Empire. An Order of the Taeguk, II Class Star Newly Listed 659373” on reverse( taegeug ui jumun). Instituted April 17, 1900. A multi piece construction Breast Star, in silver with enamelled rays atop a larger silver star. The obverse center piece presents a red and blue enamelled taeguk surrounded by the white enamelled rays. The reverse center is engraved with Japanese characters and a vertical pinback with dual stays. The star measures at 91 mm in diameter and weighs 108. 0 grams. The enamels are intact and silver presenting