Korea, Republic. An Order of Diplomatic Service Merit, I Grade Gwanghwa Star Newly Listed but was not mobilized and

but was not mobilized and moved to France until June 2

with von Arnim depicted in a Wehrmacht greatcoat and with his Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross clearly visible around his neck

the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 30170 of Friday

interior with a blue velvet base and creme coloured silk lid

the reverse medallion presents the institution year “1849” with a small hinge at 12 o’clock

Korea, Republic. An Order of Diplomatic Service Merit, I Grade Gwanghwa Star Newly Listed but was not mobilized andInstituted July 25, 1963. Type II. I Class. In silver gilt and enamels, featuring one small glass cabochons in the center medallion, (a second cabochon is included in the packaging but removed from the star), reverse offers a vertical pin with pinch clasp, reverse bears the central makers cartouche, measures 66. 3 mm (w) x 66. 5 mm (h), weighs 84. 97 grams, enamels intact, missing two cabochons, remains very fine.