Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit, Ii Class Hold It is signed by Schmeling

It is signed by Schmeling in black ink

The bayonet completes with a decorative pommel with a filled-in insertion slot and symbolic push-button catch

hidden from view by the outer flap and the rear of the tunic is single vented

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Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Order Of Merit, Ii Class Hold It is signed by SchmelingInstituted 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,