Finland, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Cross, By Anton Michelsen Hold institutions

institutions

constructed of black wool with Sütterlin script “Großdeutschland” embroidrered in silver aluminum bullion twisted wires

With nearly all of its original gilt worn off

the end bears a flat chain stopper with ornate detailing

Group to Navy Cross Recipient Commander Kent Manning Cushing

Finland, Republic. A Red Cross Merit Cross, By Anton Michelsen Hold institutions(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.