1904-1905 Medal For The Russo-Japanese War Newly Listed Brig Somers foundering

Brig Somers foundering

with "physical signs of muscle spasm

measuring 42mm x 46mm

One of the hits was minor

Pilot Officer/Air Gunner Joseph Lloyd Gallant from Summerside

1904-1905 Medal For The Russo-Japanese War Newly Listed Brig Somers foundering1904 1905 Medal for the Russo Japanese War Light bronze version, 28 mm, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on January 21, 1906 during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II, to commemorate the 1904 1905 conflict between the Russian and the Japanese Empires. The light bronze medal was bestowed upon the higher ranks of the military and civilian personnel, border guards and volunteers that had taken active part in the conflict.