The Red Cross Crucifixion Cross is a distinction of the Red Cross in Japan. The award is higher than the Japanese Red Cross Medal.
The cross is a so-called ructor cross and has four flared white enamelled arms. Black lanes are drawn on the arms. The round medallion shows on the front a Geneva Cross, the symbol of the Red Cross within a ring shaped like a laurel wreath of Japanese symbols; the bamboo, the Paulowniaceae flower and the descending hoo o ', the Japanese variant on the phoenix. The surface is dark blue enamelled. On the reverse side is a Japanese inscription.
Ladies wore the cross on a bow. The confirmation of the medal on the ribbon is noticeably heavy.
HistoryThis award for the Japanese Red Cross was first issued in June 1888. Japanese nationals, foreigners and women can receive this cross. The distinctions for women are identical to those of men, but as with other Japanese honors, they are carried on a left-hand knot instead of a left-breast ribbon.
In April 1956, the "Gold Membership of the Japanese Red Cross Special Membership" was set for people who contributed more than 10,000 yen. There was also a cross for the special members. This cross is equal to the other crosses of merit but distinguishes itself by a 22 millimeter wide rosette in the colors of the ribbon that is attached to the bow. On the ribbon you wear this medal in the ribbon colors.
The ribbon to which the medals hang is always 37 millimeters wide and of red-woven silk. The two stripes are light blue, as with all Red Cross medals that were given during the government of the Showa Emperor. Also see Literature
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