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Finnish Bravery Medal - WW1
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 5:14 pm
by TacAide
One for Franz. This award is under auction on ebay at the moment and is currently at £56, will probably go higher.
Described by the seller as "FINLAND - WW1 BRAVERY CROSS w swords - NECK CROSS
the "IRON CROSS" of this state - top quality in good condition RARE!
Are you familiar with the award? Unusual decoration on the cross.
In your opinion, does it look like the "real deal"?
Thanks, Tony
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Re: Finnish Bravery Medal - WW1
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 5:40 pm
by André
Actually that is the Cross of Liberty (3rd class).
The Order of the Cross of Liberty was founded on March 4, 1918, upon the initiative of General C.G. Mannerheim. The renowned Finnish artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela was commissioned to design the Order's insignia with the swastika. Once Mannerheim had approved the drawings, the first decorations were ordered, on April 15, 1918.
At first there were seven classes: grand cross, cross of liberty (1st to 4th class) and the medal of liberty (1st and 2nd class). The decorations of the Order of the Cross of Liberty were initially conferred only in time of war. But to safeguard the operations of the Order after the war, a decree was issued on August 18, 1944 enabling the decorations to be awarded also in peace time.
The Cross of Liberty has a red ribbon when it is granted in war time and a yellow ribbon when it is awarded in time of peace.
That's why I'm wondering why there is blue ribbon?
Re: Finnish Bravery Medal - WW1
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:06 pm
by TacAide
Thanks very much for that comprehensive reply.
Must admit that I did think the ribbon looked a little new and no comment that it was a replacement, as can sometimes happens.
Re: Finnish Bravery Medal - WW1
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:54 pm
by Irland-redaktion
Re: Finnish Bravery Medal - WW1
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:37 pm
by TacAide
Yes. that closer to the description given above. Thanks.