Finland, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iv Class, Military Division United Republic of Toronto on July 3

Toronto on July 3

leaving for his new unit in the field on July 11th

allowing for placement upon a belt when fed through the loops

Footnote: Frederick Russell Britchfield was born on September 5

Finland, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iv Class, Military Division United Republic of Toronto on July 3(Vapaudenristin ritarikunta). Instituted in 1918. In silvered bronze with black enamels, measuring 15. 5 mm (w) x 26. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, silvering wear evident on the rose insignia, original ribbon suspended from a chain with a 38. 5 mm stickpin, near extremely 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