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Russo-Japanese War Medal

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Medal "In Memory of the Russo-Japanese War"
Obverse of the medal
TypeCampaign medal
CountryRussian Empire
Campaign(s)Russo-Japanese War
Established21 January 1906
Ribbon of the medal

The Russo-Japanese War Medal or Medal "In Memory of the Russo-Japanese War" (Russian: медаль «В память русско-японской войны») was a campaign medal issued by the Russian Empire to those who had fought in the Russo-Japanese War and to nurses, medics, priest and other civilians who had distinguished themselves during combat operations. It was established on 21 January 1906 by Nicholas II of Russia and was awarded in silver, bronze and copper.[citation needed]

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