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Regular supporter,
Manchukuo Red Cross Society Member Medal, Later type
(Full Size)
後期型正贊助級滿洲國赤十字社員章
(官方版)
Item number: M92
Year: AD 1938
Material: Silver Plated Copper
Size: Medal 30.28 x 48.54 / Ribbon 39.40 x 36.68 mm
Weight: 15.24 g
Provenance: Quan Jian Zhai 2022
This medal is the “Manchukuo Red Cross Society Member Medal” awarded by the Manchukuo Red Cross in AD 1938 (Kangde Era 5). It was conferred to the service personnel and sponsors of the organization who provided material and financial support. This medal belongs to the basic grade –Regular supporter, and there are three grades based on the degree of sponsorship and contribution. (See the table below)
Grades of medal
Honorary supporter
Special supporter
Regular supporter
The overall design of the medal is modeled after the design of the Japanese Red Cross Member Badge and is made of silver-plated copper. On the obverse side, there is a red enameled Red Cross symbol, though the paint has faded. Surrounding the Red Cross are two clusters of orchids, symbolizing the Manchukuoan royal family. On the reverse side, there is the inscription “Kangde Era 5, October 1, Manchukuo Red Cross Society.” The ribbon of the medal is red with two yellow stripes on each side as decoration. The early version of the Regular supporter medal also had a rosette decoration on the ribbon. The ribbon for women was designed with a bow.
The “Manchukuo Red Cross Society,” officially known as the “Manchukuo Red Cross Society Incorporated,” had its headquarters in Xinjing, the capital of Manchukuo (now Changchun City). Established on October 1, AD 1938 (Kangde Era 5), the organization operated in collaboration with the Manchukuo government, the Kwantung Army, and the Japanese Red Cross Society. The position of president was held by Zang Shiyi, the chairman of the Manchukuo Senate, while the chairman was a Japanese individual, Toshiwaza Miura. Local branches were supervised by the respective mayors or county governors.