Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 United Republic of three Photographs of French Seaplanes

three Photographs of French Seaplanes (black and white

one is silvered metal

a rare screwback version in overall extremely fine condition

The eagle is the high necked type with consistent wear but with retaining fine details

6th Region

Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 United Republic of three Photographs of French SeaplanesInstituted in 1914. In bronze, St. George Cross with crossed swords in the centre, obverse centrepiece shows black battleship silhouette on a white enamel background, obverse lateral arms read the inscription (Port Arthur), reverse screw back, 42. 7 mm, very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 14 January 1914 to mark the tenth anniversary of the siege of Port Arthur. It was awarded in silver to officers and in bronze to other ranks.