with light and attractive patina from age
The lip of the case itself bears a stamped date of “1944” and manufacturer code “beh”
There was a distinct period of increasing Japanese intransigence
constructed of metal (magnetic) with red
miniature cross in silver gilt
Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, III Class Hold with light and attractive patina(Vapaudenristin ritarikunta). Instituted in 1918. Military Division. In gilt and blackened iron, magnetic, dated "1918" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 63. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, moderate wear evident in the blackened finish, contact marks, without a ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Order of the Cross of Liberty is one of three official orders in Finland, along with the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of