Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Ii Class, C.1942 Auction Archive measuring 51 mm (w) x

measuring 51 mm (w) x 60 mm (h)

piped in green (for Panzergrenadier units)

He crashed his aircraft behind enemy lines and was captured and held as a POW in France

reverse centre featuring institution date on black enamels

the exterior with dual machine-embroidered white cotton bands

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Ii Class, C.1942 Auction Archive measuring 51 mm (w) xVapaudenristin ritarikunta. Instituted in 1918. Wartime Issued. In silver gilt with white and blue enamels, dated "1941" on the reverse, marked with the National crown, city marked with a boat (Helsinki) and marked "813H" (813 Hopea = Silver) on the reverse of the integral ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 68. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its gilt trophy of arms and wreath suspension, intact enamels, the white enamels having experienced yellowing on both sides,