Order of Military Merit (Korea)

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The Order of Military Merit (Hanja: 무공훈장武功勳章) is the primary military decoration awarded by the government of Republic of Korea.

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[edit] Classes of the Order

The order is divided into five classes:

  • 1st class: 太極, Taegeug - (Taeguk Cordon or Grand Cordon)
  • 2nd class: 乙支, Eulji - (Field Marshal Lord Eulji Cordon)
  • 3rd class: 忠武, Chungmu - (Lord High Admiral Lord Chungmu Cordon)
  • 4th class: 花郞, Hwarang - (Youth Military Corps Cordon)
  • 5th class: 仁憲, Inheon - (Field Marshal Lord Inheon Cordon)

[edit] 1. Taeguk Cordon

Taeguk Cordon of the Order of Military Merit is the highest decoration for military bravery and valour awarded by the government of South Korea. Members of the armed forces of South Korea, as well of its allies, are eligible for the award.

Notable receipients

[edit] 2. Eulji Cordon

[edit] 3. Chungmu Cordon

Notable receipients

[edit] 4. Hwarang Cordon

[edit] 5. Inheon Cordon

Notable receipients

[edit] External links

[edit] Republic of Korea's Orders of Merit

Order Created Last changed
Grand Order of Mungunghwa 1949 1967
Order of National Foundation 1949 1990
Order of Civil Merit 1973
Order of Military Merit 1973
Order of Service Merit 1973
Order of National Security Merit 1973
Order of Diplomatic Service Merit 1974
Order of Industrial Service Merit 1973
Order of Saemaeul Service Merit 1973
Order of Cultural Merit 1973
Order of Sports Merit 1973
Order of Science and Technology Merit 2001
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