Korea, Republic (South Korea). An Order of Service Merit, V Class, 1962 Series Republic of in their case of issue

in their case of issue (marked "NATIONAL MEDAL" on the lid

Gilded tombac

40 mm x 43 mm)

the obverse bearing a central raised First Republic-style Czechoslovak coat of arms

Korea, Republic (South Korea). An Order of Service Merit, V Class, 1962 Series Republic of in their case of issue( gonglohunjang). Four piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, light blue and green enamels, numbered "849" on the reverse, measuring 47. 3 mm (w) x 70 mm (h) inclusive of its clouds suspension, intact enamels, without ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Service Merit was instituted on July 26, 1961 by Cabinet Decree No. 70, known as the 1961 Series, in seven classes. It was originally awarded to those that distinguished