Original description of all three classes published in 1919.
篤志表章 - Charity /Benevolence; Philanthropy/ Badge
篤志表章 - Charity /Benevolence; Philanthropy/ Badge
1st class charity badge has Imperial Phoenix at the top, imperial crests on both sides, and bamboo leaves at the bottom. The ring itself is in the shape of bamboo stalks. 1st class badge was awarded to Special or Life Members of Red Cross Society who made a one-time donation of 75 yen or to a holder of the 3rd class charity badge who made a one-time donation of 50 yen or to a holder of the 2nd class charity badge who made a one-time donation of 25 yen or to a holder of the 2nd class charity badge who donated an additional 30 yen over the course of a calendar year.
2nd class charity badge has Paulownia flower with three flowers /that is associated with the Japanese imperial family/ at the top. Bamboo leaves on both sides and at the bottom. The ring itself is in the shape of bamboo stalks. 2nd Class badge was awarded to Special or Life Members who made a one-time donation of 50 yen or to a holder of the 3rd class charity badge who made a one-time donation of 25 yen or to a holder of the 3rd class charity badge who donated an additional 30 yen over three payments.
3rd class charity badge has Paulownia flower without any flowers at the top. Bamboo leaves on both sides and at the bottom. The ring itself is in the shape of bamboo stalks. 3rd class badge was awarded to Special or Life Members who made a one-time donation of 25 yen.
2nd class charity badge has Paulownia flower with three flowers /that is associated with the Japanese imperial family/ at the top. Bamboo leaves on both sides and at the bottom. The ring itself is in the shape of bamboo stalks. 2nd Class badge was awarded to Special or Life Members who made a one-time donation of 50 yen or to a holder of the 3rd class charity badge who made a one-time donation of 25 yen or to a holder of the 3rd class charity badge who donated an additional 30 yen over three payments.
3rd class charity badge has Paulownia flower without any flowers at the top. Bamboo leaves on both sides and at the bottom. The ring itself is in the shape of bamboo stalks. 3rd class badge was awarded to Special or Life Members who made a one-time donation of 25 yen.