Finland, Republic. A Finnish Army Officer’s Graduation Badge, By Veljekset Sundqvist United Republic of Very fine quality cross

Very fine quality cross

and Efficiency Medal with Canada Scroll

It was also noted in his medical examination that he had multiple tattoos

1879 Clasp

both became flying aces and they encouraged him to join the Luftstreitkrafte (German Imperial Air Service)

Finland, Republic. A Finnish Army Officer’s Graduation Badge, By Veljekset Sundqvist United Republic of Very fine quality crossConstructed of bronze with gilt and enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with black enameled arms and crossed swords through the centrepiece, overlaid by a gilt applique consisting of a Finnish national lion wielding a sword, within an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with three rivets securing the obverse applique in place, with a screw and backplate, maker marked VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST on both the reverse of the cross and the backplate for the