Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Ii Class, C.1942 Auction red r waffenfarbe (artillery) mounted

red r waffenfarbe (artillery) mounted on a black wool base

an extensive assortment of wartime periodicals in overall very fine condition

Footnote: Maker of these medals was T

He stood at 185 cm tall

awarded to James Edward Preston

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Ii Class, C.1942 Auction red r waffenfarbe (artillery) mountedVapaudenristin 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,