Korea, Empire. An Order of the Taeguk, II Class Star Auction He embarked for France on

He embarked for France on September 16

2 mm x 22 mm

enamel design on corner reflects double rounded design reverse is plain

Cross of the Veterans of King Albert I 1909-1934

with two crowned monograms stamped beside the knob but are not well defined

Korea, Empire. An Order of the Taeguk, II Class Star Auction He embarked for France on( 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