Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit, Ii Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac probably German made c

probably German made c

Victory on January 28

Jane Ryder of Kingston

sopple feel

Bischofswerda camp

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit, Ii Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac probably German made cInstituted June 21, 1888. In silver, a white enamelled pison cross, the obverse medallion in blue enamel depicting a bird with partial wreath around the outside and at 6 oclock sits a red enamelled cross, the reverse presents a Japanese inscription translating to Meiji 21st Year, Merit Decoration, Japan Red Cross Society, measures 46. 2mm (w) x 50. 6mm (h inclusive of integral ball), weighs 34. 4 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, dark patina,