The Order of the Purple Falcon (Chaungjang) was instituted on 16th April 1901 by Emperor Kwangmu, the last King of Joseon and the first Emperor of Korea. The Order was given as a reward for distinguished military services.
The Order was only awarded in the following classes:
The last two are equivalent to a gold and silver medal of a European Order.
The Order is a large cross struck in bronze and has colored enamels on the obverse.
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