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Vapaudenristin ritarikunta, Sururisti kaatuneen omaiselle 1941- The Order of the Cross of Liberty, Mourning Cross
Order instituted on 4.3.1918 by Senat of the Republic, renewed 1939. Cross 4th Class, Version with the Date 1939 on the back, awarded for the Winter War (defense against the Soviet inavsion 1939-1940). On the black mourning ribbon, awarded to next to kin of fallen soldiers (23.157 crosses awarded, in on class only)
Reference: Tiainen 1.2.20
Black painted iron, swastika nad rose silvered. Very nice condition, on old original mourning ribbon with swords.
