Red Cross Gold Order of Merit

[Dieter3]

Got this one recently, wondering if you can help me date it. This must be the predecessor to the modern medals in the black cases that spring open. This one does not do that and has a kinda fancy clasp mechanism to it, engraved. No idea what the exterior covering is, but it seems similar to the Showa period medals with the paper wrapped exteriors. Glossy, kinda thick this stuff. Interior is like the later case interiors. Any info/help on this one appreciated, wondering the time frame for these - would Showa up to early war era be correct?

Edited May 29, 2010 by Dieter3

[Dieter3]