French-made Copies of Taeguk Order
Let`s compare it with the typical badge of Korean work.
Obverses.
Reverses.
Central medallions.
Obverses.
Reverses.
Central medallions.
Suspension.
The most interesting part is the inscription (reproduced on both sides of the suspension!).
等壹功勳 - 1st class [order of] merit.
So this is actually 1st class badge on the ribbon reserved for the badges of lower classes.
Its size 71,5 mm.
Standard size of Korean-made 1st class badge approximately 76 mm https://asiamedals.info/threads/1st-class-orders-of-taeguk.22896/
See also https://asiamedals.info/threads/fre...ctors-of-the-order-of-the-golden-ruler.23503/
等壹功勳 - 1st class [order of] merit.
So this is actually 1st class badge on the ribbon reserved for the badges of lower classes.
Its size 71,5 mm.
Standard size of Korean-made 1st class badge approximately 76 mm https://asiamedals.info/threads/1st-class-orders-of-taeguk.22896/
See also https://asiamedals.info/threads/fre...ctors-of-the-order-of-the-golden-ruler.23503/
1st class half-fantasy Taeguk Order.
Silver, gilt, enamel.
Badge diameter 65 mm.
No inscriptions.
Details.
Silver, gilt, enamel.
Badge diameter 65 mm.
No inscriptions.
Details.
1st edition of Peterson catalogue published on January 1, 1967.
Source.
Source.
Same order before cleaning https://asiamedals.info/threads/french-made-copies-of-taeguk-order.13865/#post-350911.
Size 91 x 66 mm.
Weight 53.6 g.
Size 91 x 66 mm.
Weight 53.6 g.