30 years of Russo-Japanese War Сommemoration Medal (a.k.a. Admiral Togo Commemorative Medal)

Bronze version, type 1.

Size 54.5 mm.
Thickness 4 mm.
Weigh 89 g.

Designed by Hata Shokichi (signed near Togo's right shoulder) and manufactured by the Japan Mint (hallmarked on reverse).

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Obverse bears admiral's full name and titles.

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Reverse shows part of the battleship Mikasa and Togo's words before Tsushima battle.

"Kokoku kohai kono issen ni ari, kakuin isso funrei doryoku/The fate of the Empire rests upon this one battle, let every man do his utmost".

Original case made by retailer (and seller of these medals) Mitsukoshi.

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東郷元帥肖像牌 - Medal with Portrait of Marshal-admiral Togo

昭和九年十月 - October 1934

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Bronze version, type 2.

Different design of reverse.

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Silver version, type 1.

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Marked on the rim with 950 (for silver purity) and Japan`s flag (for official assay office).

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Silver version has the same case as the bronze one.
Only color is different - instead of green it is navy blue.

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Type 1 vs. Type 2 from personal collection.

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Nice specimen in silver.
Size 55 mm.
Weight 83 g.

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Details.

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Marks.

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National flag + 950.

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Original case.

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