Order of the Golden Ruler
| Grand Cordon of the Order of the Golden Ruler 대훈위 금척대수장 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Dynastic order |
| Awarded for | Merit |
| Presented by | the Korean Empire |
| Eligibility | Civilians and military, Korean and foreign, with rank/status determining which grade one received |
| Status | Obsolete |
| Established | April 17, 1900 (in Korea) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Grand Order of the Auspicious Stars |
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Golden Ruler is the highest Order of chivalry in Korean Empire. It was established in April 17, 1900 by Gojong of Korea, 4 years after he established Korean Empire. However as Korean Empire declined, this order was given to a lot of people who visited Korean Empire.[1]
History
Establishing Europe-like orders was something to do for Gojong of Korea. Gojong had considered establishing orders from summer of 1899.[2] He finally decided to establish orders in April 17, 1900. Grand Cordon of the Order of the Golden Ruler was selected to become the highest order. The first recipients was Gojong of Korea, Sunjong of Korea, and Yi Un. Gojong personaly said that cordon illustrates the Taejo of Joseon having a dream of it before he established Joseon. He also included that by honoring people who worked for Korea in this way, Taejo of Joseon will be happy too.[2]
References
- ^ 조선일보 (2021-01-26). "[박종인의 땅의 역사]망국 대한제국에는 훈장이 발에 걸리도록 많았다". 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-12-03.
- ^ a b "조선왕조실록". sillok.history.go.kr. Retrieved 2021-12-03.