Finland, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iv Class, Military Division Hold yellow and gold inks

yellow and gold inks

Die-stamped zinc plate

crazing and wear evident at the junction of the arms of the Maltese Cross on the lid

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Finland, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iv Class, Military Division Hold yellow and gold inks(Vapaudenristin ritarikunta). Instituted in 1918. In silvered bronze with black enamels, measuring 15. 5 mm (w) x 26. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, silvering wear evident on the rose insignia, original ribbon suspended from a chain with a 38. 5 mm stickpin, near extremely 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