Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 Hold affixed over a white enamel

affixed over a white enamel cross reading “AKP 10 14XI 1919”

reverse illustrating the Arc de Triomphe

constructed of a gilded zink alloy and measuring 14 mm (w) x 24 mm (h)

Crazing in the red enamels on the centrepiece on the breast star

(Zollgrenzschutz Paradefeldbinde)

Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 Hold affixed over a white enamelInstituted 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.