Author: RUSSO JAPANESE WAR -
Title: [Port Arthur Puzzle. A souvenir].
Description: S.L., s.n., s.d. [circa], 1905. A circular stamped-out metal disc, ø: 4,5cm., original glass top, the base being a relief-map showing the positions of the Russian and Japanese Fleets at Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese war of 1905. Ships indicated by tiny metal balls which one has to place in small declivities stamped in the metal bottom. [R.P. Rc No 435095, stamped in outer metal bottom, probable a registration-number]. SCAN AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. A presumably contemporary war-souvenir, being a 'game' dealing with the naval battle between the Russian and Japanese fleet in 1905. A very interesting and rare war-souvenir indeed. Very good condition.

Keywords: war souvenir ephemera curio curiosity game russo japanese war port arthur navy maritime battle far east asia japan russia ephemera naval