Russia, Imperial. A 1905 Russo-Japanese War Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac its vertical pinback assembly broken

its vertical pinback assembly broken off

obverse and reverse with embellishments in silvered bronze

and a loop for suspension

1920 (one in bronze gilt

stamped in black ink "ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE" with three rows of two snap closures each on the back

Russia, Imperial. A 1905 Russo-Japanese War Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac its vertical pinback assembly brokenInstitution Date: January 21, 1906. In bronze, with the Eye of Providence on the obverse, measuring at 28. 1mm (w) x 36. 7mm (h) and weighing at 16. 8 grams, on period ribbon, in very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on January 21, 1906 during the reign of Nicholas II. It was created to commemorate the 1904 1905 conflict between the Russian and Japanese Empires. The bronze version was bestowed upon the higher ranks of military and