Finland, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iv Class, Military Division Auction with a depressed blue rayon

with a depressed blue rayon medal bed

light wear and soiling evident in the leather of the inside liner from active use

" (Series Number 2

the reverse with inscription “PRINCEPS MUSARUM SACERDOS” (“THE MUSES ARE THE SACRED RULERS”)

with a metal locket at the blade entry end and a metal chape at the closed end

Finland, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iv Class, Military Division Auction with a depressed blue rayon(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