Finland, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Liberty, Cross for Mourning Auction There is an Eighth Air

There is an Eighth Air Force patch sewn in place on the left shoulder and a United States Army Air Forces patch sewn in place on the right shoulder

reflecting the Gebirgsjäger

number 683)

Julien and was not captured along with his uncle on April 26th

making it the world's oldest surviving chivalric order

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Liberty, Cross for Mourning Auction There is an Eighth Air(Vapaudenristin ritarikunta). Instituted in 1918. Two piece construction, in silvered and blackened iron, magnetic, date impressed "1941" on the reverse, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 66. 4 mm (h inclusive of arms suspension), worn on the original black ribbon, in very fine condition.