Russia, Imperial. A 1905 Russo-Japanese War Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Virginia aboard the Heywood-class attack

Virginia aboard the Heywood-class attack transport USS Heywood (APA-6) on April 2

and a loop for suspension

in silver colored cotton threads

some of which were motorized

Naval LSGC Medal

Russia, Imperial. A 1905 Russo-Japanese War Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Virginia aboard the Heywood-class attackInstitution Date: January 21, 1906. In bronze, with the Eye of Providence on the obverse, measuring at 28. 1mm (w) x 36. 7mm (h) and weighing at 16. 8 grams, on period ribbon, in very 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