{"product_id":"imperial-russian-empire-medal-for-the-battle-varyag-and-korean-1904-a34-reproduction","title":"Imperial Russian Medal \"For the battle\" Varyag \"and\" Korean \"\" 1904 A34","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass (modern reproduction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 29 mm (1.14 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 12.5 g (0.44 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003emodern reproduction medal\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by the \u003cem\u003eImperial Russian medal “For the Battle of Varyag and Koreets”\u003c\/em\u003e, approved on \u003cstrong\u003eJune 5, 1904\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original medal commemorated the naval action near \u003cstrong\u003eChemulpo (Incheon, Korea) on January 27, 1904\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the opening phase of the Russo-Japanese War. It was awarded to the sailors of the cruiser \u003cem\u003eVaryag\u003c\/em\u003e and the gunboat \u003cem\u003eKoreets\u003c\/em\u003e, who fought against overwhelming Japanese forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross of St. George within a laurel wreath, with the inscription: \u003cem\u003e“For the Fight of the Varyag and the Koreets on January 27, 1904 – Chemulpo”\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scene of the naval battle, showing \u003cem\u003eVaryag\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKoreets\u003c\/em\u003e heading into action against the Japanese squadron, with a cross above symbolizing memory and sacrifice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRibbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Russian naval St. Andrew’s flag – white field with a blue diagonal cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532367671490,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/1_c23f9a81-c0e4-4568-8f2a-65f24c958ffb.jpg?v=1785748510","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/imperial-russian-empire-medal-for-the-battle-varyag-and-korean-1904-a34-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}