Finland, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Liberty, IVh Class

Cross of Mourning for next of kin, obverse with silver flower in centre with steel cross and iron detailing. Reverse bearing 1941 inscription. Silver suspension with two arms holding swords. Measuring at 33.77 (w) x 65.78 (h) (to top of silver suspension) weighing at 21.5 grams.

Footnote: The Order of the Cross of Liberty was instituted on March 4, 1918. It is awarded for military merit and civilians for distinguished actions in support of the Finnish Defence Forces. The Regent Mannerheim discontinued its conferral in 1919, because he considered that the Cross of Liberty had fulfilled its purpose.The Award was re-established during the Winter War. On December 16, 1940, it became under the President of the Republic Mannerheim a permanent Order of the Cross of Liberty, which is still being awarded.