1904-05 Japanese Red Cross commemorative Medal

[bmsm]

This is my 1904-05 Japanese Red Cross Commemorative Medal. According to James W. Peterson in his book 'Orders and Medals of Japan and Associate States" on page 79, it was worn on the same ribbon with indigo stripes, as the recipient's Membership Medal.

In the book "In the Name of a Living God" by Paul L. Murphy and Steven L Ackley on page 88, the medal has also been found suspended from a pinback bar 1.25 in. long containing the word "Commemorative".

Are both suspensions correct or is one wrong?

Since the Red Cross Society did not obtain Imperial Sanction, the awardees could not wear the medal and could only be kept as a keepsake or commemorative badge (from "In the Name of a Living God").

The ribbon on my medal may be a replacement as there is a small hole in the middle of the ribbon where a rosette may have been attached.

Bob

Edited March 20, 2010 by bmsm

[Paul L Murphy]

If you look at my book you will see that it is found without any suspender, with the Commemorative suspender and also (rarely) with a suspender bar that has the Geneva Cross between the medal and the pin. It should not be on a ribbon since it was never sanctioned for wear.

Regards,

Paul

[bmsm]

If you look at my book you will see that it is found without any suspender, with the Commemorative suspender and also (rarely) with a suspender bar that has the Geneva Cross between the medal and the pin. It should not be on a ribbon since it was never sanctioned for wear.

Regards,

Paul

Paul,

Thanks for clarifying the information on the suspension.

Bob