Finland, Republic. A Volunteer Brigade in Finland Against Russia Badge 1939-1940 certificate_of_authenticity residue in the recessed areas

residue in the recessed areas of the latter from cleaning

The obverse of the blade bears a highly detailed acid-etched inscription of “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT” (“IN COMMEMORATION OF MY SERVICE TIME”)

and fired a long burst with both guns

This Order comes in one class only

(68º Fanteria)

Finland, Republic. A Volunteer Brigade in Finland Against Russia Badge 1939-1940 certificate_of_authenticity residue in the recessed areas(Frivilligbrigade i Finland mod Rusland). Two piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, the badge in the shape of a Maltese cross, illustrating the Finnish lion on a shield in the centre, marked with the letters "D F B" on the arms at 9, 12 and 3 o'clock respectively, the arm at 6 o'clock inscribed "1939 40", measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 34. 8 mm (h), maker marked "HOPEATAKOMO O. Y." on the screwback, intact enamels, the lion with traces