The Order of Taeguk or Order of the National Crest

• 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 11^th 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.