Finland, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Cross, By Anton Michelsen Auction tension and elation of jungle

tension and elation of jungle fighting

above an inscription of “WIR DANKEN UNSERM FÜHRER” (“WE THANK OUR FÜHRER”)

with beneath Iron crown in silver gilt and multi-coloured enamels

After two years' service in China

farmers in the field with their cows and dogs)

Finland, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Cross, By Anton Michelsen Auction tension and elation of jungle(Suomen Punainen Risti). Instituted in 1931. Two piece construction, in silver with red, white and green enamels, maker marked "A. M." (Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark) and marked "930" (silver) on the integral ring, measuring 28 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock on the obverse, original ribbon with safety pin attachment, very fine.