Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge Hold The left side has a

The left side has a machine-embroidered

surrounded by a blue enameled ring dated “D

consisting of eight beaded arms with clusters of individual faceted rays in each quadrant

where he landed with the assault troops and would participate in the Battle of Iwo Jima beginning on February 19th

the other hallmarked

Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge Hold The left side has a(Reserviupseerikoulu). Instituted in 1948. Three piece construction, insignia in gilt and silvered bronze, illustrating the Finnish lion backed by the white rose of Finland, mounted to a cross shaped base in silvered bronze with blue enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 36. 7 mm (h), maker marked "BARCK HELSINKI" on the screwback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear evident on both sides, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Reserve Officer School Badge