Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order of Merit, I Class, in Case Auction Archive 42 mm (w) x 46

42 mm (w) x 46

spot evident on the reverse

Viktor Petermann

In orginal case of issue

Scott Class Destroyer)

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order of Merit, I Class, in Case Auction Archive 42 mm (w) x 46Instituted June 21, 1888. A Savoy Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central blue enameled medallion decorated with a silver applique, the reverse with a similar central blue enameled medallion with script in Japanese, suspended from a pierced ball suspension and swivel ring from its period original bow ribbon, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 51. 0 mm (l), enamels intact, minor wear, extremely fine. Contained in its presentation case, a