Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit, Ii Class GTRexclude (Reichsnährstand Verdienstmedaille)

(Reichsnährstand Verdienstmedaille)

Accompanied by a Sarnia Ontario "Old Home Week" 1925 Medal (bronze gilt

Pair of collar tabs and two buttons

Plastic ribbons were not officially issued

Nicholson was first recommended for the BEM on July 12

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit, Ii Class GTRexclude (Reichsnährstand Verdienstmedaille)Instituted June 21, 1888. In silver, a white enamelled pison cross, the obverse medallion in blue enamel depicting a bird with partial wreath around the outside and at 6 oclock sits a red enamelled cross, the reverse presents a Japanese inscription translating to Meiji 21st Year, Merit Decoration, Japan Red Cross Society, measures 46. 2mm (w) x 50. 6mm (h inclusive of integral ball), weighs 34. 4 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, dark patina,