Finland, Republic. A Volunteer Brigade in Finland Against Russia Badge 1939-1940 Auction measuring 200 mm (w) x

measuring 200 mm (w) x 110 mm (h)

It is unclear when Weilkes was deployed to serve in Finland

the obverse consisting of a black enamelled oval disc framed by a pebbled border

with moderate tarnishing evident

Finland, Republic. A Volunteer Brigade in Finland Against Russia Badge 1939-1940 Auction measuring 200 mm (w) x(Frivilligbrigade i Finland mod Rusland). Two piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, the badge in the shape of a Maltese cross, illustrating the Finnish lion on a shield in the centre, marked with the letters "D F B" on the arms at 9, 12 and 3 o'clock respectively, the arm at 6 o'clock inscribed "1939 40", measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 34. 8 mm (h), maker marked "HOPEATAKOMO O. Y." on the screwback, intact enamels, the lion with traces