- Time Period: Pre-WW1
- Institution: 17 April 1900
- Country: Korean Empire (Korea)
The Order of Taeguk or Order of the National Crest (Taegukjang) was instituted on 11th April 1900 by Emperor Kwangmu, the last King of Joseon and the first Emperor of Korea.
The Order was only awarded in a superior class and eight ordinary classes:
- Grand Cordon
- Second Class
- Third Class
- Fourth Class
- Fifth Class
- Sixth Class
- Seventh Class
- Eighth Class
The last two are equivalent to a gold and silver medal of a European Order.
The Order of Taeguk Design
The insignia of the order is struck in silver with red, white, and blue enamels. It measures 88.5 mm (wide) x 89.5 mm (high). The Order is mounted on a wight-pointed starbase, each of the star points with three rays.
