Korea, Republic . An Order Of Diplomatic Service Merit, Iii Class Sungrye Medal Newly Listed as read out at the

as read out at the time of his investiture: "You joined the service in 1920 after four years

the obverse with a central inscription of “FÜR EHRENVOLLE FÜNFZIG DIENSTES JAHRE” (“FOR AN HONOURABLE FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE”)

Accompanied by a copy of his Particulars of Recruit Drafted Under Military Service Act 1917 Paper

remains the most decorated Canadian in military service

Wreath in gilded tombac

Korea, Republic . An Order Of Diplomatic Service Merit, Iii Class Sungrye Medal Newly Listed as read out at the(). Instituted in 1963. Multi piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, along with incorporating four violet glass beads, the insignia mounted to four pointed star base, each star point with fifteen emanating rays, award number impressed "317" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 61 mm (w) x 82. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed feathers and wreath suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, on its original full