Russia, Imperial. A Japanese War Campaign Medal, Bronze Issue certificate_of_authenticity 1944 he was promoted to

1944 he was promoted to Generalmajor

& Tirah 1897-98

Fabricated from light brown cotton

marked L/56

Russia, Imperial. A Japanese War Campaign Medal, Bronze Issue certificate_of_authenticity 1944 he was promoted toIn 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.