Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit, Ii Class GTRexclude 2mm (h – inclusive of

2mm (h – inclusive of integral ring)

(Reichsnährstand Verdienstmedaille)

89 mm (w) x 79

The overall length of gold chain is 20cm (or 7 ¾ inches)

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit, Ii Class GTRexclude 2mm (h – inclusive ofInstituted 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,