Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit Auction 1853-1855)

1853-1855)

measuring 60 x 60 mm

An example of a fine first and second war period medal ribbon bar with four ribbons

with Marshall standing in the back row at the far right)

where it was dissolved on September 11

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit Auction 1853-1855)Instituted 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