Japan, Empire. A 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War Medal

Instituted in 1906. In bronze gilt, measuring 30.3 mm in diameter, spotting, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon with hook and eye, fine.

Footnote: The Russo-Japanese War Medal was established by Imperial Edict No. 51 on March 31, 1906 and awarded for participation in the war between February 8, 1904 and September 5, 1905.