Finland, Republic. A Blue Cross For The Civil Guard For The 1917-1918 War, By Veljekset Sundqvist, C.1917 Auction probably replacing the original ‘J

probably replacing the original ‘J

measuring 77 mm (w) x 60 mm (h)

Childers was in the First Battalion aid station being prepared for evacuation to hospital

Type 3: Silver with red and white enamels

Silvered die-stamped

Finland, Republic. A Blue Cross For The Civil Guard For The 1917-1918 War, By Veljekset Sundqvist, C.1917 Auction probably replacing the original ‘JAn enameled blue four armed cross in copper, the obverse featuring a central enameled white letter S (Suojeluskunta Civil Guards), superimposed by an upright sword, plain reverse, marked by makers mark Veljekset Sundqvist, measuring 41. 60 mm (w) x 44. 48 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), light contact, on original ribbon, extremely fine.