Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Mourning Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with minor oxidation eviden to

with minor oxidation eviden to the decorations

the official maker of this insignia

scarce (700 awarded)

The collar has a metal hook on the inside left that meets a single metal loop on the right

Due to losses and the completion of new boats

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Mourning Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with minor oxidation eviden to(Vapaudenristin ritarikunta). Instituted in 1918. Two piece construction, in silvered and blackened iron, magnetic, date impressed "1941" on the reverse, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 68 mm (h) inclusive of its of its silvered non magnetic trophy of arms suspension, scattered blackening and silvering wear along with surface rust evident on the obverse, contact marks on the reverse, on its original black mourning ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of