Japan - Military medal - Military medals - 1930

Ancient Military Merit Medal of the Japanese Red Cross WW2 in Original Wooden Box – Military Collecting - Rare special merit medal of the Japanese Red Cross (日本赤十字社), dating from the first half of the 20th century (Showa Era / World War II period) • Year of design establishment: 1888 (Meiji Period) • Era of production of the piece: Circa 1930 – 1945 (World War II / Showa Era) • Medal material: Silver (.900/.925) / gold-colored metal alloy of the period • Ribbon material: Original period silk, hand-finished • Weight of the medal alone: ~10-11 grams • Total weight (including box): ~32 grams (verifiable on request) • Box dimensions: Approximately 10 x 6 cm • Country of origin: Imperial Japan (Japanese Militaria of the Era) • Organization: Japanese Red Cross (Nippon Sekijūjisha) • Historical period: Circa 1930 – 1945 (WWII / Showa Era) • Case material: Original paulownia wood • Condition: Very good, well-used but excellently preserved. The medal retains vivid ribbon colors and the wooden box shows no major cracks, displaying a splendid patina of age. A fascinating piece of history and an ideal addition for enthusiasts of international militaria, orders of knighthood, or historical relics from the Rising Su

Estimate:£2.51

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