Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Breast Star

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SKU: 02.KOR.0126.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$7000 USD

  • Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Breast Star Obverse
  • Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Breast Star Reverse
  • Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Breast Star Obverse
  • Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Breast Star Reverse
  • Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Breast Star Reverse Detail
  • Order of the Golden Ruler, I Class Grand Cordon Breast Star Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$7000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    South Korea
  • Composition
    Silver/Enamelled
  • Size
    91x89mm
  • 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 star of the order in silver, consisting of four principle arms composed of groups three large white rays, three Hibiscus blossoms in white enamels in each quadrant forming a surrounding laurel, obverse centre presenting a star burst of 28 rays affixed at centre via four rivets, red and blue enameled aeguk and silver rulers extending from centre along each arm, riverse with pin assembly amd hand engraved script.

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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