Finland, Republic. A Finnish Army Officer’s Graduation Badge, By Veljekset Sundqvist GTRexclude 2 May 1916 and left

2 May 1916 and left arm

8 mm (w) x 87 mm (h)

mounted on combatants ribbon

It was noted during his Medical Examination that he had tattoos on both his left and right arms: his right arm with the regimental badge of the 73rd Company

Finland, Republic. A Finnish Army Officer’s Graduation Badge, By Veljekset Sundqvist GTRexclude 2 May 1916 and leftConstructed of bronze with gilt and enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with black enameled arms and crossed swords through the centrepiece, overlaid by a gilt applique consisting of a Finnish national lion wielding a sword, within an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with three rivets securing the obverse applique in place, with a screw and backplate, maker marked VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST on both the reverse of the cross and the backplate for the