Russia

Russia, Russo-Japanese War (1904-05): Badge for the Defence of Port Arthur, cross pattée in silvered bronze with crossed swords, the centre pierced to represent an six bastion fortress in plan view and revealing an enamel vignette of a warship at sea, the horizontal arms with (Port Arthur) in relief, screw back suspension, 44 mm. Good very fine.

Provenance: From the collection of John Newall Esq.