The Grand Order of the Plum Blossoms (Lihwa Taehunjang) was instituted on 17th April 1900 by Emperor Kwangmu, the last King of Joseon and the first Emperor of Korea. It was conferred upon holders of the Grand Cordon of the Taeguk Order of Merit. This decoration was actually the superior class of the that one.
The Order was only awarded in one class only (Grand Cordon).
The Order is a large grand cross sash badge struck in silver gilt. It is a white four-armed star, each arm composed of a cluster of three rays with three plum blossoms in each quadrant.
The obverse presents, in the center, the taeguk in blue and red enamels with red enameled sun burst surround. The reverse is mirrored.
The suspension is a large Hibiscus flower with five green enameled leaves.
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