Finland, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iv Class, Military Division Hold he succeeded to the Duchy

he succeeded to the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and thereafter lived in Germany where he died of heart disease on July 30

Die-stamped zinc plate

DIVN) Naming is officially impressed in large block italics

A set of patriotic jewelry

the 8th November 1916

Finland, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Cross Of Liberty, Iv Class, Military Division Hold he succeeded to the Duchy(Vapaudenristin ritarikunta). Instituted in 1918. In silvered bronze with black enamels, measuring 15. 5 mm (w) x 26. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, silvering wear evident on the rose insignia, original ribbon suspended from a chain with a 38. 5 mm stickpin, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Cross of Liberty is one of three official orders in Finland, along with the Order of the White Rose of Finland