Established on 16 April 1898,[1] the order was divided into eight classes.

The Order of the Palgwae had eight gwaes in the middle.

For the 1st class, it had daesu, with a width of about 11.4 cm.

The 2nd Class of the order was either a badge (with Daesu) or a necklet, and Daesu was worn from the right shoulder to the left flank and the necklet on the neck.

Lastly, the 4th to 8th class were decorations and was worn on the left breast.