Netherlands, Kingdom. A Red Cross of Merit, for Ladies, in Case United Republic of each marked with the RZM

each marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M4/92" (Heinrich Ulbrichts Witwe

instituted in 1890 and awarded for loyalty and heroism

reverse date engraved "1941"

An engraved broadside measuring 470 mm (l) x 340 mm (w)

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Red Cross of Merit, for Ladies, in Case United Republic of each marked with the RZM(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.