Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iii Class, Military Division, C.1942 Archive A textbook example of a

A textbook example of a mint Faithful Service Cross awarded for twenty-five years of service

1915 upon entering the Royal Naval Base and Dockyard H

and with pleasing old patina

obverse inscribed "Victoria by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen Defender of the Faith Vca To Out Trusty and well beloved J

Very fine condition

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iii Class, Military Division, C.1942 Archive A textbook example of a(Vapaudenristin ritarikunta). Instituted in 1918. In gilt and blackened iron, magnetic, dated "1941" on the reverse, measuring 39 mm (w) x 65 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, light contact evident on the gilt on the arms, original ribbon, 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 and the Order of the Lion of Finland.