JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 To tell you the truth I’ve never really liked these bronze “unofficial” red cross medals. But I really like their suspensions, especially those in the form of Geneva Cross. So I think it will be nice to discuss them in every detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) Nonsilver and without ribbon Struck from bronze in 1905 these commemorative medals are practically identical to the usual red cross medals. The only difference aside from material is reverse inscription. Instead usual inscription on reverse Meiji Year 21 Japanese Red Cross Society You find this one Meiji 37-38 Year War Relief Commemorative Medal Japanese Red Cross Society Imperial sanction for wearing this medal on uniform wasn’t obtain (I wonder if anyone tried to obtain them ) and that’s why this medal was issued without typical for others red cross medals ribbon. Edited September 5, 2012 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Boxes Usually this medal can be found in cardboard boxes of two sizes: “standard” and “reduced”. “Standard” box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 “Reduced” box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Comparison with “standard” box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 As we see sometimes these boxes bear handmade inscriptions (usually the name of the cavalier). The coloring of the boxes varies greatly, but most of them painted in different shades of yellow and orange. Let’s take a look at these colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Sometimes they can be even found inside boxed with this color… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Inside the box you ofen find this list of paper with description of the medal (though I never read translation ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Suspension with inscription “Commemorative” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Suspension in the form of Geneva Cross This suspension has three variations. Variation 1 (enameled Red Cross with safety pin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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