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 scarce (700 awarded)

scarce (700 awarded)

5th Mountain Division

while the interior is also encompassed by a brown rayon liner

with minor oxidation eviden to the decorations

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 scarce (700 awarded)(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