Finland, Republic. A Finnish Army Officer’s Graduation Badge, By Veljekset Sundqvist Newly Listed along with assorted research papers

along with assorted research papers   Footnote: John Henry Gibbons was born on January 7

all on heavily padded dark green wool backing

Footnote: William Francis Conley was born in Kingston

In the Spring of 1919

McClain had been stationed at San Diego

Finland, Republic. A Finnish Army Officer’s Graduation Badge, By Veljekset Sundqvist Newly Listed along with assorted research papersConstructed of bronze with gilt and enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with black enameled arms and crossed swords through the centrepiece, overlaid by a gilt applique consisting of a Finnish national lion wielding a sword, within an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with three rivets securing the obverse applique in place, with a screw and backplate, maker marked VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST on both the reverse of the cross and the backplate for the