Finland Cross of Mourning Order of the Cross of Liberty 1941 . WM505

1941 Finland Cross of Mourning for the Order of the Cross of Liberty 4th class with swords. Cross of Mourning can be awarded to the next of kin of a fallen member of the Finnish Defense Forces. Worn condition.   Additional Notes: The Order of the Cross of Liberty (Finnish: Vapaudenristin ritarikunta) is one of three official state orders in Finland, along with the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. The awards of the Order of the Cross of Liberty can be granted for both civil and military merits. They are usually conferred on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defense Forces and on Finland’s Independence Day but may also be awarded on other occasions as needed. With the exception of the Mannerheim Cross, the class of an award to be conferred depends on the recipient’s military rank or an equivalent civilian status. Crosses of Liberty are primarily awarded to officers, while Medals of Liberty are given to non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. The Cross of Liberty is awarded for military merits with swords and for civil merits without swords.   See Additional Information for shipping dimensions.