Russia, Imperial. A Japanese War Campaign Medal, Bronze Issue certificate_of_authenticity enamel chipping on the shield

enamel chipping on the shield

but has not co-operated in treatment as he should

marked L/56

smaller Cossack formations were semi-officially organized by local Axis units

Russia, Imperial. A Japanese War Campaign Medal, Bronze Issue certificate_of_authenticity enamel chipping on the shieldIn bronze, 28 mm, with correct but modern ribbon, extremely 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 civilian personnel, border guards and volunteers that had taken active part in the conflict.