South Korean Order of Military Merit, 3rd Class (Chungmu) issued to Jim McDivitt, measuring 1.5″ in diameter and suspended from a 1.75″ long blue-and-white ribbon pin. The enameled medal features an ornate design with a Korean inscription on the reverse, and is stamped with the number "922." The medal is housed in its original presentation box, labeled on the side, "1st Lieutenant James A. McDivitt, 24153A, 8th Fighter Bomber Wing USAF," along with its matching bar. In very good to fine condition, with the case's hinge broken, and some light staining to its lining. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the consignor, stating that he purchased the medal at an estate sale held at McDivitt's home in Tucson, Arizona, on March 29, 2022, as the family was preparing the property for sale.
During the Korean War, McDivitt flew 145 combat missions in F-80 Shooting Stars and F-86 Sabres with the 35th Fighter-Bomber Squadron. His last mission was flown two hours after the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed.
