Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Society Order Of Merit Archive exterior lid stamped BRONZE STAR

exterior lid stamped BRONZE STAR / MEDAL

Adolf Hitler laid the cornerstone of the Volkswagen factory in Fallerselben

gold center and enamels

7 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension

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

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Society Order Of Merit Archive exterior lid stamped BRONZE STARInstituted 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.