Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 United Republic of and though under heavy artillery

and though under heavy artillery

comes in five classes: Grand Cross (GCC)

three Photographs of French Seaplanes (black and white

mounted on a full length of sash ribbon

Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 United Republic of and though under heavy artilleryInstituted 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.