Japan, Empire. Two War Medals GTRexclude 51 “The Russian Imperial Orders”

51 “The Russian Imperial Orders” by Alan W

also stamped with an illegible maker’s mark on flat loop

recipient of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves who flew over 1

RIFLE BRIGADE) Naming is officially impressed

Japan, Empire. Two War Medals GTRexclude 51 “The Russian Imperial Orders”1904 1905 Russo Japanese War Medal (instituted in 1906, in bronze gilt, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, spotting, edge nicks, original ribbon with hook and eye); and China Incident War Medal (instituted in 1939, in bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, spotting, original ribbon with hook and eye). Near extremely fine. Footnote: The Russo Japanese War Medal was established by Imperial Edict No. 51 on March 31, 1906 and awarded for participation in the