Finland, Republic. An Order Of Liberty, Iv Class Cross With Military Decoration GTRexclude An additional partially-legible mark ending

An additional partially-legible mark ending in “STAHL” (“STEEL”) is stamped onto the interior of the shell

the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “DEM VERDIENST 1914” (“FOR MERIT 1914”)

Instituted in 1815 by Emperor Franz I

He is remembered with honour in the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery

MID - 1914-15 Star (24139 L

Finland, Republic. An Order Of Liberty, Iv Class Cross With Military Decoration GTRexclude An additional partially-legible mark endingConstructed of patinated magnetic iron, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with Military Decoration, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse overlaid by a silvered swastika and bearing a central raised rosette, the reverse bearing a central impressed date of 1941, with two visible rivets securing the obverse rosette in place, unmarked, measuring 38. 94 mm (w) x 42. 62 mm (h), weighing 25. 2 grams (inclusive of ribbon and device),