Finland, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Cross, By Anton Michelsen Auction the Battalion trained at Witley

the Battalion trained at Witley Camp

seventeen of which are complimented with additional colours of enamels

Before 1938 the cap was to be worn squared on the head

Clasp: Iraq

the obverse centre bears the dates “1914 918” encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom

Finland, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Cross, By Anton Michelsen Auction the Battalion trained at Witley(Suomen Punainen Risti). Instituted in 1931. Two piece construction, in silver with red, white and green enamels, maker marked "A. M." (Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark) and marked "930" (silver) on the integral ring, measuring 28 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock on the obverse, original ribbon with safety pin attachment, very fine.