Japan, Empire. A Japanese Red Cross Order Of Merit, I Class Gold Grade For Ladies Auction Archive the reverse overlaid by a

the reverse overlaid by a central blue enameled shield bearing a gilt institution date of “1815”

maker marked N

fitted case of issue

with a bronze plaque fastened to one side of the marble base bearing an engraved dedication with a date of “24

Japan, Empire. A Japanese Red Cross Order Of Merit, I Class Gold Grade For Ladies Auction Archive the reverse overlaid by a( Nihonsekijji). Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 51 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, extremely fine.