Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Badge

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SKU: 02.KOR.0126.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$7000 USD

  • Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Badge Obverse
  • Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Badge Reverse
  • Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Badge Obverse
  • Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Badge Reverse

Estimated market value:

$7000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    South Korea
  • Composition
    Silver/Enamelled
  • Size
    67x108mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/asia/korea/korea-yi-dynasty-a-grand-order-of-the-golden-ruler-i-class-grand-cordon-c-1910

Physical Description and Item Details


Large silver sash badge consisting of a four principle arms composed of groups three large white rays, clusters of five rays in each quadrant, three Hibiscus blossoms in white enamels in each quadrant forming a surrounding laurel, obverse centre presenting the taeguk in blue and red enamels, silver rulers extending from centre along each arm, with mirrored reverse, a large suspension consisting of a large Hibiscus flower with five green enameled leaves, horizontally pierced ball suspension)e.

History


This Order was established on the 5th Anniversary of Korean Independence by Emperor Kwang Mu. It was primarily conferred upon members of the Imperial Household and upon foreign Heads of State. On rare occasions, it was awarded to civil and military personnel, who had previously received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Auspicious Stars, in recognition of extraordinary service.

The reverse features Chinese characters, which translate to "Golden Measure Great Decoration".

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