Rare Early 20th Century Red Cross of China Member Lapel Badge
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Rare Early 20th Century Red Cross of China Member Lapel Badge

Code: mharc00000c


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ARTIFACT: This is an early twentieth century member lapel badge for the Red Cross of China. The Red Cross was founded in China in March 1904, just over one month after the outbreak the Russo-Japanese War. Originally named the Shanghai International Red Cross Committee, the group initially aided Chinese civilians who were geographically caught in the crossfire of the war between Japan and Russia.

VINTAGE: Circa early 1900s.

SIZE: Approximately 13/16" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Single screw post with disc backing, stabilization tooth.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Red Cross collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRBJX12 LABEX11/12 SFJX3/16

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The badge shows some light wear to the enamel and areas of moderate tarnish on reverse.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.