1904 Japanese Russia War Medal

This medal commemorates the war between Japan and Russia in Manchuria, Korea and China. The medal was created with Imperial Edict No. 51 on March 31, 1906. The front features crossed 16 Joukyokujitsuki flags (often referred to as the Japanese Navy flag, but used by all branches of the military during times of war), a 16 pedal chrysanthemum crest (symbol of the Imperial Family) above and a paulonia leaf (symbol of the Imperial Family) below. The back features a Japanese shield with the characters "Meiji 37 (1904) - 8 years war."

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