Finland, Finlandia,Finnland, Suomi,Orden,Order of white rose, mannerheim, cross of liberty, order of lion of finland, holy lamb, Summa Cross, Finnish regimental badges, War with USSR, Winter War.

NEW! Mannerheim clasp for the Headquarter's Cross. Very nice original issue piece. This is the 'standard' type with the fine 'pebble' pattern. White metal. Such clasps are hard to find. 34.6mm x 10.5mm. Item # Fin-30 *SOLD*

NEW! Headquarter's Cross (Päämajan Risti) "Mannerheim" bar for service inside the Army Headquarters. Such bars are fairly rare. There are few variants known, this is the smaller kind measuring 32mm x 10.5mm. There are slight differences in the letter 'M' (as compared to clasp above). Also the fold prongs are somewhat different. Shows slight wear. Very nice original in white metal. Item # Fin-29 *SOLD*

Winter War Medal 1940 clasp "KENTTAARMEIJA" (ARMY). Original issue bar in white metal. 33mm x 9mm. Fold prongs intact. Item # Fin-28 *Sold*

Officer's cap badge. Used throughout the "Winter War" and the "Continuation of War". Gilded metal rundell with red enamels and Finnish lion in the centre. Excellent condition, original prongs intact. Riveted construction. Item # Fin-27 *SOLD*

Winter War/WW2 Veteran membership pin, in shape of 'gold' cross with superimposed silver centre. Shows slight wear/tarnish. Item # fin-26 (20)

NEW! Order of Cross for Liberty, 1941 medal 2nd class in bronze (Vapaudenristin Ritarikunta, Vapaudenmitalin 2. luokka). Such medals were awarded for acts of military bravery during the so called "continuation of War". Shows age and light wear. Ribbon is faded. Medal has nice details. 29mm in diameter. Item # Fin-25 (55) *SOLD*

White Rose Order (Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun ritarikunta), Knight class in silver. Very rare, French manufactured cross. It differs considerably from the Finnish made inisignia, mainly the details of the lions between arms. Centre disk features the rose petal pointing downwards wchich is considered of the earliest vintage. Hallmarks visible beneath the ball suspension of the reverse, French boar fineness mark and 'diamond' shaped cartouche outline typical to French manufacturers - contents are not readable though, could be Lemaitre or Chobillon. Complete with original ribbon and 'U' type stick pin fastener (typical for the French). Compared to the Finnish-made crosses, this example has thinner planchet - about 1.7mm thick. Cross is 37.5mm in width. Nice patina and slight tarnish. While the examples by Tillander are rather common, those by foreign manufacturers are scarce, thus presenting extra value to a discerning collector. Item # Fin-24   *Sold*

Order of the White Rose, miniature of the Commander's class. Excellent quality and condition. French manufactured by A. Chobillon in paris, combined mark with .950 silver purity visible on the suspension. Original ribbon/rosette/bullion. This is a fairly large miniature, measuring 14mm in width. Very hard to find. Item # Fin-23  *Sold*

WW2 badge for the wounded (in actual: badge for Disabled Veterans of the war 1939-45). Excellent design with the Finnish 'swastika' and the rose. Silvered, darkened with age. Original back plate fastener. 36.8mm in diameter. Interesting piece. Item # Fin-22. *SOLD*

Order of White Rose, Knight 1st class, type 2 in silver gilt. Excellent quality by Tillander. Suspension eye hallmarked (AT, Crown, 813H). This hallmarking system was used after 1920. Judging by the orientation of the rose petals (design error which was followed by the manufacturer), this example would be made after 1936. Slight chip to bottom arm on reverse, otherwise very good. 40.5mm wide. Item # Fin-21. *SOLD*

Medal of Liberty 1st class, 1941 type. Hallmarked silver. Early award - date marked for 1942 (N6). Other punches indicate maker (Kultateollisuus), silver standard (crown), silver fineness (.830), assay office (Turku). Excellent condition, original long ribbon. 30mm dia, 1.8mm planchet. Item # Fin-18 *SOLD*

White Rose Order, Bronze Merit Medal (3rd class). Complete with original 'match-box' type case of issue. Excellent, older quality. Bronze, original ribbon. Condition of medal is very good - one small contact mark on reverse. Case shows age, few rubbed edges etc. It is very hard to find these medals with original box. 31.5mm dia, 3mm planchet. Very nice set. Item # Fin-17 *SOLD*

Army Officer's school graduation badge. Silvered bronze cross with black enamel arms, centre motif of Finnish national lion in gilt affixed to cross with 3 rounded rivets. Fitted for wear on breast ribbon. Original post broken. Hole drilled to accept ribbon rings, chipped enamel there. 37.5mm x 37.5mm. Very interesting piece. Darkened with age, obviously worn. Item # Fin-15  (65)

War with the USSR (1941-45) medal in gilt. Finnish inscription with sword and oak branch to obverse, national lion to reverse. Shows age and light wear. Original ribbon and suspension ring. Very good condition. Item # Fin-1. *Sold*

25 yr Long service badge in hallmarked silver. Very attractive, brooch style frame fitted with blue ribbon. Nicely detailed. Appears to be 1950's. Very good quality workmanship. 33mm x 33mm (plus ribbon). Item # Fin-7 (40)

Winter War Medal 1940. Blackened iron (magnetic). Excellent condition, original ribbon. ø 31mm. Item # Fin-20 *SOLD*

Finnish Lion Order, Knight 1st class in original case of issue. Silver gilt, markings to suspension (AT, Crown, 925). Badge/ribbon in excellent condition. Box also nice but lid embossing is hard to see. No enamel damage. Cross 41mm wide. Center disc Ø15.5mm. Case interior in blac velour. Lid marked in silver letters: TILLANDER. Very nice example of this attractive award. Item # Fin-19 *SOLD*

Order of the White Rose, Medal of the order, first class. Instituted Jan 28, 1919, awarded for bravery or merit. Often conferred on distinguished foreigners.. Silver and silver gilt. Hallmarked. 30mm diameter. Item # Fin-16 *SOLD*

Medal of Liberty 1st class 1939. Awarded for the Winter War against Russia. Silvered bronze (this is proper for this type). Great details. Ribbon appears to be original. Darkened with age, shows light wear. 1939 type is harder to find then others. 29mm in diameter. Item # Fin-14 *SOLD*

Order of Finnish Lion, Officer 1st class in silver gilt. All original. Ribbon with large rosette. Thoroughly hallmarked (eye of the cross). Multi-part construction. Near mint condition, minor soiling to ribbon. 41mm wide. Item # Fin-13 *SOLD*

Disabled War Veterans badge/pin. Attractive design, appears to be WW2 or shortly after vintage. Serial number impressed to reverse: 21 927. Bronze, original fastener. Octagonal badge, 20.4mm wide. Toned with age. Interesting piece. Item # Fin-12  *SOLD*

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Liberty medal 2nd class in bronze. Finnish lion and inscription to obverse, writing and date 1941 to reverse. Original ribbon and suspension ring. Shows age and light wear. Ribbon lightly stained. Item # Fin-2. *SOLD*

1939-1940 Summa Cross. Rarely seen award. Stylized Finnish crowned lion to centre of the cross with words 'SUMMA' below. Reverse bearing dates 1939, 1940 and stamped number of award '2991'. Great condition, ribbon appears of age. Good details. 45mm x 45mm. Item # Fin-3. *SOLD*

The Commemorative Medal for War of Liberation/Independence. Instituted in 1918. Medal in iron, original black finish mostly gone. There were also silver-plated medals, which are believed to been made in Germany afterwards. Marked to bottom of reverse. Attractive design with cross of liberty, arms with swords to top, date 1918 to bottom. Reverse of Finnish lion with sword in paw, stepping over another sword. Original ribbon is faded with age. Signs of rust (spotty though). No damage otherwise. Original suspension. 30mm in diameter. Item # Fin-4. *SOLD*

Order of the White Rose Merit Medal, 2nd class in silver. Original ribbon and suspender. Medal well marked to rim (5 different hallmarks). Some age darkening (mostly to edges of the cross on obverse). 30mm in diameter. Great quality. Item # Fin-5. *SOLD*

Finnish Civil Guard Military Proficiency Badge, 2nd class. Great condition, all original (many Finnish badges are extensively copied). All silver construction (badge and nut). Officially numbered: '9962' to reverse. Proper set of 5 hallmarks (maker, content, date mark etc.). Date mark indicating 1933 year of manufacture (according to my sources D6 stands for 1933). Great condition to this rare piece. Nice age darkening. Item # Fin-6. *SOLD*

Army Officer's school graduation badge. Silvered bronze cross with black enamel arms (intact), centre motif of Finnish national lion in gilt affixed to cross with 3 rounded rivets. All original. Medium wear to all. Nicely vaulted. Nut markings: A.BARCK OY H:KI. 37.5mm x 37.5mm. Most likely 1920 -30's vintage. Very interesting piece. Item # Fin-8 *SOLD*

Veteran's badge, 1939-44 campaigns against the Soviet Union. Well-struck bronze badge and safety pin style fastener on original ribbon. Very good condition, hard to find. 31.5 x 30.8mm. Item # Fin-9. *SOLD*

Naval Officer's Academy (graduation?) badge. Multi-piece construction, held with two rivets. Silvered bronze with gilt anchor design in centre and blue enamel to cross. Old repairs to chipped enamel. Engraved attributes on back "1940 XI, LAURÉN, E". Maker-marked to body ("VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST HELSINKI HELSINGFORS") and nut ("VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST"). Shows considerable wear. Important piece of post-Winter War insignia. 33x33mm. Item # Fin-10. *SOLD*

Military Cadet School, miniature badge. Pre-WWII. Silver -- hallmark indicating .830 content -- with some gilt to centre. Nicely detailed. Backplate missing. 13 x 16.2 mm. Item Fin-11. *Sold*