Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order of Merit, I Class, in Case Newly Listed both unmarked and measuring 37

both unmarked and measuring 37 mm (w) x 106 mm (l)

including: a 1939 Iron Cross Second Class and a Sudetenland Medal

with minor tarnishing and surface oxidation evident to the base metal in addition to several fine cracks to the enameled insignia

moisture-resistant synthetic rayon-based blend in RCAF grayish-blue

Victory (1911

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order of Merit, I Class, in Case Newly Listed both unmarked and measuring 37Instituted 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