Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Society Order Of Merit Archive gold center and enamels

gold center and enamels

Of all the battles on this frontier of India the siege of Imphal and its relief in the summer of 1944 rank next in importance to the Battle of Kohima

exterior lid stamped BRONZE STAR / MEDAL

it was changed to his mother

his exploits that day earning him the Distinguished Service Cross

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Society Order Of Merit Archive gold center and enamelsInstituted in 1888. In silver 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 ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, gilt characters on the lid, inside lined in violet silk, recessed medal bed, case also extremely fine.