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Medal - Japanese Red Cross ND
1888 year| Silver (.925) | 12 g | - |
| Location | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1888 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#280073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Japanese text in two lines. Including Date: Meiji 21 (1888) which all of these silver Red Cross medals made until 1941 are dated.
Lettering:
年一十二治明
社字十赤本日
Translation:
Year 21 of Meiji (1888)
Red Cross Society of Japan
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is a regular membership medal.Medals made before 1941 were usually made out of sterling silver but aluminium was used for later issues.
Red Cross medals regardless of date of issue are dated Meiji 21 [1888].
