Order of the Palgwae

Order of the Palgwae
팔괘장
八卦章
1st Class of the order
TypeDynastic order
Awarded forMerit
Presented bythe Korean Empire
EligibilityMilitary or civil officials, Korean and foreign, with rank/status determining which grade one received
StatusObsolete
EstablishedApril, 1898 (in Korea)
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Taegeuk
Next (lower)Order of the Purple Hawk

The Order of the Palgwae was an order of chivalry of the Korean Empire that was given to military personnel and officials. Established on 16 April 1898, the order was divided into eight classes.