Korea, Republic. An Order of Diplomatic Service Merit, I Grade Gwanghwa Star Newly Listed with von Arnim depicted in

with von Arnim depicted in a Wehrmacht greatcoat and with his Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross clearly visible around his neck

seeing skirmish action against the rebels before being mustered out on July 31

but was not mobilized and moved to France until June 2

one Independent State item:

overall in good condition

Korea, Republic. An Order of Diplomatic Service Merit, I Grade Gwanghwa Star Newly Listed with von Arnim depicted inInstituted July 25, 1963. Type II. I Class. In silver gilt and enamels, featuring one small glass cabochons in the center medallion, (a second cabochon is included in the packaging but removed from the star), reverse offers a vertical pin with pinch clasp, reverse bears the central makers cartouche, measures 66. 3 mm (w) x 66. 5 mm (h), weighs 84. 97 grams, enamels intact, missing two cabochons, remains very fine.