Korea, Republic. An Order of National Security Merit, Second Class Gukseon Star Auction tongue underneath reinforced by linen

tongue underneath reinforced by linen cloth

an empty envelope bearing two Ustaše-era stamps featuring the image of Ante Pavelić

I Class (enamel chipping on the arm at 9 o'clock)

43 mm (w) x 17

Korea, Republic. An Order of National Security Merit, Second Class Gukseon Star Auction tongue underneath reinforced by linenInstituted in 1963. Revised 1973. In silver gilt featuring a six pointed star with red, white and blue enamels, stylized gilt rays in each quadrant, centre with red and blue enamels, reverse with blue enamel surround of the cartouche, award number impressed "762", with central pin assembly, measuring 69. 4 mm (h) x 63. 9 mm(w), with enamel wear, otherwise very finr. Footnote: The Order of Diplomatic Service Merit was instituted on July 25, 1963,