Japan WW1 Order of Merit of the Japanese Red Cross Society Gold Cross Boxed

JAPAN: Original WW1-era Order of Merit of the 
Imperial Japanese Red Cross Society, Gold Cross, 
housed in its original box of issue. 
The Order of Merit was instituted in 1888, in 2 
classes. 
It is awarded by the Standing Council of the Red 
Cross Society (with the ratification of the 
Emperor) for distinguished contributions to the 
Society.
The Japanese Red Cross Society was founded 
in 1877 (as Benevolence Society) with the scope 
of providing aid to the wounded during the 
Satsuma Rebellion. 
The Society joined the Geneva Convention in 
1886 and adopted its current name in 1887.  

FULL SIZE 

WW2 1939 - 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon, box original

Condition as in the photos
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