Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Mourning Cross Newly Listed and continues to be awarded

and continues to be awarded by the current Third Republic

These are in great condition

marked "IE" on the reverse

Hawkins found himself in the field with the 19th on March 2

he was discharged on May 16th

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Mourning Cross Newly Listed and continues to be awarded(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