Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit Auction measuring 45 mm x 35

measuring 45 mm x 35 mm

on ribbon loop for suspension

as indicated by the relevant promotion document

bronze hanger with pinback inscribed "SEIRBHIS NAISIUNTA" (National Service)

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit Auction measuring 45 mm x 35Instituted in 1888. In silver with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 51 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms at 3 and 9 o'clock on the reverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 12. 5 mm (w) x 12. 5 mm (h) rosette with button hole attachment, in its balsa wood case of issue, gilt