Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iii Class, Military Division, C.1918 Archive with minimal contact to enamels

with minimal contact to enamels

A very scarce type of infantry badge

a machine-gun unit

the medal affixed to a yellow ribbon via a nut and bolt combination

measuring 38 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iii Class, Military Division, C.1918 Archive with minimal contact to enamels(Vapaudenristin ritarikunta). Instituted in 1918. Two piece construction, in gilt and blackened iron, magnetic, dated "1918" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 64. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, moderate wear evident in the blackened finish, contact marks, original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Order of the Cross of Liberty is one of three official orders in Finland, along with the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the