Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The Russo-Japanese War consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It was originally created to

It was originally created to honor junior members who are not generally eligible for the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal

According to the letter

A grouping of two War Merit Crosses - War Merit Cross First Class with Swords and a War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords

measuring 83 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

obverse illustrating the crowned cyphers of Tsars Nicholas I

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The Russo-Japanese War consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It was originally created toInstituted January 21 1906. In bronze gilt, the reverse with the inscription , measures 28. 1mm (w) x 33. 3mm (h), worn on original ribbon, light contact, remains in extremely fine condition.