You are looking at a jetton which was made on 1904 to commemorate the Naval Battle between russian imperial fleet and japanese navy. The jetton was made to commemorate the 2 ships (Varyag & Koreetcz) which was destroyed by the japanese navy.
The obverse of this jetton shows a battleship with the inscription: "Varyag & Koreetcz". The reverse of this jetton shows an anchor perpendicular to Andreivsky Flag and a small inscription: "In Memory of Varyag & Koreetcz".
SIZE: 20 X 30 mm
METAL: Brass
Item #: 1062
Price: $125.00
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