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 Photos: 11

Photos: 11

a refurbished relic clasp in poor condition

inscribed "Gott mit uns" in German Gothic lettering above

and several folding creases that have made the paper come apart in a few places

with gilded laurel leaf branches at the bottom

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 Photos: 11(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