Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 Hold ending on October 19

ending on October 19

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

Full-length neck ribbon in a nylon/cotton blend

presenting a folding crease and minor fraying of the edges

marked "800" (silver) and maker marked "CDF ITALY" on the reverse

Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 Hold ending on October 19Instituted 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.