Original Japanese 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War Medal with Wooden Box

SKU: 800

Original/Reproduction: Original

Availability: In-stock

Manufacturer: N/A

Manufacturer Year: 1904-1905

Material: Bronze

Condition: Excellent

Price: $80.00

Seller Type: WW2C

Seller ID: JMW

Code: EB22

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Description: 

This superb original Imperial Japanese 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War Medal, complete with original wooden presentation box. Awarded, by Imperial Edict No. 51 of 1906, to the members of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy who served during the war against the Imperial Russian Forces. The war was fought between Japan and Russia, and resulted in the victory of Japan over Russia, thus cementing Japan’s position as a major world power. The major battles were fought at Port Arthur, Mukden and Tsushima.

The medal is gilt bronze and has the obverse with the Imperial Chrysanthemum crest above the crossed Army and Navy flags. The paulownia leaves and blossoms complete the design below the Imperial crest. The reverse has traditional Japanese script reading “Meiji 37-38 Senso” (Meiji 37-38 War Campaign). The medal is complete with original suspension and ribbon, colored in the standard campaign medal colors for this period.

This is paired with the original wooden box in which the medal would have been presented. These boxes are often found in very poor condition and in recent years complete boxed examples have become highly sought after by collectors of Japanese militaria, particularly of early 20th Century conflict. The interior of the box is in excellent condition and will house the medal perfectly.

A wonderful piece of history from early 20th century Imperial Japanese military history. The Russo-Japanese War Medal would be a fantastic addition to any serious Japanese militaria, medal or pre-WW2 collection. An excellent condition example complete with the original wooden box is always highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance, display quality and increasing rarity.