Netherlands, Kingdom. A Red Cross of Merit, for Ladies, in Case Auction obverse center in silver

obverse center in silver

British Empire Medal (BEM)

It would remain in service until the summer of 1942

The document is signed in black ink by the Commanding General of the 17th Army Corps

59mm in diameter (with screwback) and weighing at 4

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Red Cross of Merit, for Ladies, in Case Auction obverse center in silver(Kruis van Verdienste van Nederlandsche Roode Kruis). Instituted in 1914. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 64. 3 mm (h inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension), chipping evident in the red enamels on the cross on the obverse centrepiece, exhibiting lacquer repair due to flaking in the red enamels on the reverse centrepiece, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, very fine.