Korea, Republic (South Korea). An Order of Service Merit, V Class, 1962 Series Republic of with the inscription MASKEN-BRILLE on

with the inscription MASKEN-BRILLE on the lid in black Gothic letters

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

A very desirable item in mint condition

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

bearing a double-sided scheme consisting of a black and white Nordic Cross

Korea, Republic (South Korea). An Order of Service Merit, V Class, 1962 Series Republic of with the inscription MASKEN-BRILLE on( 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