Finland, Republic. A Blue Cross For The Civil Guard For The 1917-1918 War, By Veljekset Sundqvist, C.1917 Auction Archive (Goldene Verdienstmedaille des Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausordens)

(Goldene Verdienstmedaille des Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausordens)

3 and 4 January

Constructed in interwoven gilded and silvered wire

the Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge on October 19

Finland, Republic. A Blue Cross For The Civil Guard For The 1917-1918 War, By Veljekset Sundqvist, C.1917 Auction Archive (Goldene Verdienstmedaille des Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausordens)An 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.