Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order of Merit
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 characters on the lid, raised platform with recessed medal bed, case also near extremely fine.

