Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge Hold He attended a specialized Volksschule

He attended a specialized Volksschule and also a trade school for weavers

where he landed with the assault troops and would participate in the Battle of Iwo Jima beginning on February 19th

surrounded by a blue enameled ring dated “D

The blouse itself measures 420 mm across the shoulders and 580 mm in length overall

The left side has a machine-embroidered

Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge Hold He attended a specialized Volksschule(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