Pair of hyungbae silk military badges, Korea, Choson period, early 20th century Each rectangular-shaped official military insignia features a blue damask background decorated with stylized clouds and precious objects. They are embroidered in polychrome and metallic gold silk threads with a white leopard (tiger) with geometric black spots, seated among linzgi-shaped clouds above foaming waves, coral branches and three rocks. 23 x 21 cm