Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit Hold dated "1889

dated "1889

HORTON" in capitals on the reverse

It seems to have ceased to exist prior to 1920

very good quality and in extremely fine condition

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit Hold dated "1889Instituted in 1888. In silver with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 51 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms at 3 and 9 o'clock on the reverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 12. 5 mm (w) x 12. 5 mm (h) rosette with button hole attachment, in its balsa wood case of issue, gilt