Japan: Russo-Japan (Russia-Japan) War Medal 1904-1905 - Cased
Awarded to all Japanese personnel who served in Japan's victorious war against Russia
Medal fitted with original silk ribbon, this retaining the customary hook and eye riband fittings on reverse of the ribbon as issued.
Medal is in very good condition, no damages.
The medal is complete with its original balsa wood box of issue, this latter with the name of the campaign medal in gilt 'Kanji' letterson the lid of the box
Box is matching condition, no damages and nice golden text on the top.
History:
The 1904–05 Russo-Japanese War Medal. A unique jūgun kishō was ordered on March 31, 1906 in recognition of those who served in the war which occurred during the 37th and 38th years
of the Meiji period — Meiji 37-38 (1904–1905). This is more commonly known as the Russo-Japanese War.
