Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge United Republic of on proceeding overseas to the

on proceeding overseas to the 5th Infantry Battalion the French theatre on November 22

the the obverse depicting a laurel leaf wreath and a steering wheel

reigning from 1934 to 1945

the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch

one depicting a black-and-white portrait of Generalleutnant Erich Ludendorff in his capacity of Chief of Staff of German forces on the Eastern Front

Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge United Republic of on proceeding overseas to the(Reserviupseerikoulu). Instituted in 1948. Three piece construction, insignia in gilt and silvered bronze, illustrating the Finnish lion backed by the white rose of Finland, mounted to a cross shaped base in silvered bronze with blue enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 36. 7 mm (h), maker marked "BARCK HELSINKI" on the screwback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear evident on both sides, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Reserve Officer School Badge