Finland, Republic. A Finnish Army Officer’s Graduation Badge, By Veljekset Sundqvist United Republic of ” for Richard Karneth

” for Richard Karneth

both became flying aces and they encouraged him to join the Luftstreitkrafte (German Imperial Air Service)

Maker marked G

A Mint and Unissued Wehrmacht Heer (Army) field cap eagle

8 mm inclusive of its dual arms and wreath suspension)

Finland, Republic. A Finnish Army Officer’s Graduation Badge, By Veljekset Sundqvist United Republic of ” for Richard KarnethConstructed 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