Order of the Palgwae was an

order of chivalry An order of chivalry, order of knighthood, chivalric order, or equestrian order is an order (distinction), order of knights, typically founded during or inspired by the original Catholic Military order (religious society), military orders of the ...

of the

Korean Empire The Korean Empire () was a Korean monarchical state proclaimed in October 1897 by Emperor Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. The empire stood until Japan's annexation of Korea in August 1910. During the Korean Empire, Emperor Gojong oversaw the Gwa ...

that was given to military personnels and officials. It was established on 16 April 1901. The order was divided into eight classes.

Form

Order of the Palgwae had eight gwaes in the middle. For 1st classes, it had daesu. Width of the daesu was about 11.4 cm. 2nd class, it had medal with the daesu. Medal's perimeter was about 9 cm. Perimeter of 3rd class was about 5.4cm. 3rd class and 4th class was the same but the shape of ring was different. 5th class was same as 4th class but, the perimeter was 4.5cm. 6th to 8th class was the same as 5th class but they were made of silver. Like

Order of the Taegeuk Order of the Taegeuk was an order of chivalry of the Korean Empire that was given to military or civil officials. It was divided into eight classes. It was part of the establishments of orders on 17 April 1900. From 22 April 1900, order of the taege ...

, 1st Class of the order is either Badge (with Daesu) or Medal. Daesu was worn from the right shoulder to the left flank and medal was worn in left breast. 2nd Class of the order is either Badge (with Daesu) or Necklet. Daesu was worn from the right shoulder to the left flank and necklet was worn on neck. 3rd Class was necklet and worn on neck. Lastly, 4th to 8th class were decorations and was worn in left breast.

Notable recipients

1st Class

* Kototada Fujinami on 24 September 1904 * Gwon Jung-Hyeon on 25 October 1904 * Toyosaburo Ochiai on 18 January 1905 *

Yi Geun-taek Yi Geun-taek (Hangul: 이근택, Hanja: 李根澤 30 September 1865 - 16 December 1919) was an official of Korean Empire who signed the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1905 as Minister of Military and became one of the Five Eulsa Traitors. He later became ...

on 21 May 1905

2nd Class

Yi Yong-ik Yi Yong-ik (6 January 1854 - 1907 Hangul: 이용익 Hanja: 李容翊) was an official, and politician of the Korean Empire. As an official, Yi was very interested in education. He established Bosung College, which later becomes Korea University. A ...

on 14 November 1902 *

on 22 February 1905

3rd Class

Yi Byeong-mu Yi Byeong-mu (Hangul: 이병무, Hanja:李秉武 8 February 1864 - 6 December 1926) was a politician of the Korean Empire who agreed with Japan–Korea Treaty of 1907, and Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910. He was one of the most notable Chinilpa. ...

on 15 January 1906 * Kim Yung-Han on 30 October 1907 *

Yun Chi-sung Yun Chi-sung (hangul:윤치성, hanja:尹致晟 or 尹致晠, March 2, 1875, Asan - August 11, 1936) was an Korean Empire, Imperial Korean military personnel, politician and independence activist. His nickname was Agyeon (악연, 岳淵). He was ...

on 28 October 1909

References

{{Reflist Orders, decorations, and medals of the Korean Empire 1901 establishments in Korea Awards established in 1901 Orders of chivalry