Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Society Order Of Merit Auction Entered the United States Military

Entered the United States Military Academy from Georgia

maker marked "W" inside a rectangle on the reverse

) for an entire year

with name of soldier on reverse

The War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords document is awarded to Major Kramme

Japan, Empire. A Red Cross Society Order Of Merit Auction Entered the United States MilitaryInstituted 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.