Deruelle Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hi everybody, Here is my first medal from Finland. The medal is the secon class of the medal of the Liberty 1918. This is not THE medal but I like it Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 .../... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 .../... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 who can identify the maker of this medal please ? Here is a close up of the hallmark. Thanks. Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Dane Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) Hi Christophe, I believe the hallmarks are swedish. "S&Co" is for "Sporrong & Co" (a swedish jeweller) and Q7 the swedish hallmark for 1918 (a finnish Q7 would mean 1969). /Michael Edited July 16, 2011 by Great Dane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hi Many thanks. It is interresting to know that the swedish jewelers has made finnish medals. Thanks for the info. The name of this jeweler is not mentionned int eh Court jewelers of the words by Jacob. A great addition, t hanks Do you know how many crosses were awarded ? Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Dane Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm not an expert on finnish (or swedish) decorations and Wrede*) doesn't mention any numbers, so I don't know. Maybe one of our finnish or swedish members have some more information? *) E. F. Wrede "Finlands Utmärkelsetecken" 1946 /Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFloyd Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) Jani Tiainen's new book indicates 15433 awarded of 20000 manufactured. If you haven't seen Jani's book, "Soumen Kunniamerkit: The Orders, Decorations and Medals of Finland" (Tampere, 2010), it is a real treat -- beautiful photographs, weights and measures of awards and numbers awarded. Finnish and English text (hardbound, 319pp). Edited July 17, 2011 by JBFloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Thanks Jeff, I think it will be time to buy this book. Thanks for the info Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now