Finland, Republic. A Blue Cross For The Civil Guard Veterans Of The War Of Independence Newly Listed a fine quality example

a fine quality example

A Second War period issue

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"Hersteller" (Manufacturer) and number stamped in black ink "No 053322" and marked "A"

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Finland, Republic. A Blue Cross For The Civil Guard Veterans Of The War Of Independence Newly Listed a fine quality exampleWinter War and Continuation War, 1917 to 1945. 1917 1918. In bronze and with blue and white enamels, maker marked "VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, silvered clasp inscribed "1917 1918" affixed to its original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.