Finland, Republic. A Blue Cross For The Civil Guard For The 1917-1918 War, By Veljekset Sundqvist, C.1917 Buy Now both badges near extremely fine

both badges near extremely fine

obscure maker mark on the obverse

who was a descendant of Italian nobility

the third and fourth rows from the right end separated by a vertical slot

with loops sewn into the fabric for hanging of the awards

Finland, Republic. A Blue Cross For The Civil Guard For The 1917-1918 War, By Veljekset Sundqvist, C.1917 Buy Now both badges near extremely fineAn enameled blue four armed cross in copper, the obverse featuring a central enameled white letter S (Suojeluskunta Civil Guards), superimposed by an upright sword, plain reverse, marked by makers mark Veljekset Sundqvist, measuring 41. 60 mm (w) x 44. 48 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), light contact, on original ribbon, extremely fine.