Japan, Empire. A 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War Medal Auction with a gilded Crown of

with a gilded Crown of Zvonimir in the center

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 555 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

reverse centre presenting the Coat of arms of the Principality of Serbia in silver gilt on red enamel background

A well-worn example

It involved a morning salute

Japan, Empire. A 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War Medal Auction with a gilded Crown ofInstituted in 1906. In bronze gilt, measuring 30. 3 mm in diameter, spotting, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon with hook and eye, fine. Footnote: The Russo Japanese War Medal was established by Imperial Edict No. 51 on March 31, 1906 and awarded for participation in the war between February 8, 1904 and September 5, 1905.