Finland, Republic. Two Medals Associated With Finnish Orders Auction Vancouver Island for conspicuous daring

Vancouver Island for conspicuous daring and heroism in saving the crew of the burning schooner

Black Grade - Non magnetic

obverse missing its red enamel highlight at the base of the crown)

signing on for five years' service

Communique dated 13 September 1915:

Finland, Republic. Two Medals Associated With Finnish Orders Auction Vancouver Island for conspicuous daringOrder of the Cross of Liberty, Medal for Bravery, III Class Bronze Grade with "1939" Reverse, (Vapaudenristin ritarikunta). Instituted in 1918. In bronze, dated "1939" on the reverse, measuring 28. 7 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon with safety pin attachment; and Order of the White Rose, III Class Bronze Grade Merit Medal, (Suomen Valkoisen Russun Ritarikunta). Instituted in 1919. In bronze, measuring 30. 2 mm in diameter,