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

JAPAN: Order of Merit of the Japanese Imperial 
Red Cross Society, Gold Cross. 
In its 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.  
This is a WW1 example of the medal.

FULL SIZE 

WW2 1939 - 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon, box original

Condition as on the photos
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