Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge Auction Archive scattered oxidation spots on the

scattered oxidation spots on the reverse

a mark of “OTV” indicating approval by the Technical Inspector Office

listing him under his 6th Battalion Rifles service number (6291)

Dated 1882 Reverse

It was issued in three classes: I Class Grand Officer

Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge Auction Archive scattered oxidation spots on 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