Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, I Class Gold Grade Buy Now wreath and crossed swords suspension

wreath and crossed swords suspension

with obverse bearing “Merito Di Gverra” bearing the monogram of Victor Emanual III

Until 1905

measuring 75 mm (w) x 78 mm (l) x 25 mm (h)

in turn defaced by a machine-embroidered black mobile swastika

Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, I Class Gold Grade Buy Now wreath and crossed swords suspension(Rda Korsets frtjnstmedalj fr Frivillig sjukvrd). Instituted in 1921. Gustaf VI Adolf (1950 1973). In silver gilt, maker marked "MJV" (The Royal Mint), marked "SILVER" and dated "1970" on the edge, measuring 24 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and wreath suspension, very light contact, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine.