Netherlands, Kingdom. A Red Cross of Merit, for Ladies, in Case Newly Listed 4 mm (h) x 70

4 mm (h) x 70 mm (w)

the first day of the Battle of the Somme

His design was based on helmets used by Parisian firefighters

the handle designed with a series of "X" patterns on its sides and at its base

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Red Cross of Merit, for Ladies, in Case Newly Listed 4 mm (h) x 70(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.