Finland, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iv Class, Military Division Auction Archive marked with the royal crown

marked with the royal crown and “800” on the reverse for silver content

It wasn't until May 29

and a patinated eagle

18 mm (w) x 45

extremely fine condition with age-related discolouration

Finland, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iv Class, Military Division Auction Archive marked with the royal crown(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