hand-engraved detail on the obverse
soiled from wear and storage
He was sent to the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp
at the age of 52
maker marked “Oechsler Ansbach” on reverse
Finland, Republic. Two Medals Associated With Finnish Orders Archive hand-engraved detail on the obverseOrder of the Cross of Liberty, Medal for Bravery, III Class Bronze Grade with "1939" Reverse, (Vapaudenristin ritarikunta). Instituted in 1918. In bronze, dated "1939" on the reverse, measuring 28. 7 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon with safety pin attachment; and Order of the White Rose, III Class Bronze Grade Merit Medal, (Suomen Valkoisen Russun Ritarikunta). Instituted in 1919. In bronze, measuring 30. 2 mm in diameter,