| Order of the Plum Blossom 대훈위 이화대수장 | |
| Presenter: | the Korean Empire |
| Type: | Dynastic order |
| Eligibility: | Civilians and military, Korean and foreign, who got the first class of order of the Taegeuk and has special merit after receiving order of the Taegeuk |
| Awarded For: | Merit |
| Status: | Obsolete |
| Established: | April 17, 1897 (in Korea) |
| Higher: | Order of the Auspicious Stars |
| Lower: | Order of the Taegeuk |
The Order of the Plum Blossom (also called as Order of the Ehwa) was the Order of chivalry of the Korean Empire. It was the third highest order of Korean Empire.
Order of the Plum Blossom was the part of the establishment of orders in 1897 by Gojong of Korea. Gojong said that the order of the Plum Blossom was given to those who already got the first class of Order of the Taegeuk and has special merit after receiving Order of the Taeguk. Only the Emperor can decide the recipient of Order of the Plum Blossom.[1] It was named after flower Ehwa which was the national flower of the Korean Empire. There were 62 recipients of Order of the Plum Blossom.
Order of the Plum Blossom was divided into Grand Cordon and Medal. Perimeter of Grand Cordon was 7.5 centimeters and the medal was 7 centimeters. Two were just the same but size was only difference. They were made of silver and gold. On the obverse of medal, '훈공정장' was engraved.[2]
Grand Cordon was worn from the right shoulder to the left flank, it is crossed at the end, folded with a cloth, and a suit is attached, and the head is hung on the left chest.