Finland, Republic. A Blue Cross For The Civil Guard For The 1917-1918 War, By Veljekset Sundqvist, C.1917 Newly Listed After VJ Day in August

After VJ Day in August 1945

the highest rank and commander of the Rifles itself

The order came in three classes: Grand Cross

(1896-1918 Issue)

Tied to the accompanying belt loop is an off-white portepee which completes with a partially red and golden-yellow acorn-style decoration

Finland, Republic. A Blue Cross For The Civil Guard For The 1917-1918 War, By Veljekset Sundqvist, C.1917 Newly Listed After VJ Day in AugustAn enameled blue four armed cross in copper, the obverse featuring a central enameled white letter S (Suojeluskunta Civil Guards), superimposed by an upright sword, plain reverse, marked by makers mark Veljekset Sundqvist, measuring 41. 60 mm (w) x 44. 48 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), light contact, on original ribbon, extremely fine.