South Korea, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit , III Class Medal, 1952 certificate_of_authenticity and a neck shield

and a neck shield

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it is worn on the left breast subordinate to Canadian or British decorations

South Korea, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit , III Class Medal, 1952 certificate_of_authenticity and a neck shield( (). Instituted December 22, 1951. Type I (1951). In bronze gilt and multicoloured enamels featuring a five point white enamel star, the reverse presents raised inscriptions and is numbered 602, worn on original ribbon with bar suspension with red enamelled crescent moon, measures 36. 6 mm (w) x 53. 0 mm (h), enamels intact, in very fine condition.