Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge Hold The blouse itself measures 420

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

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

arriving on the 7th in Japan

left the aerodrome on offensive patrol at 0715

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

Finland, Republic. A Reserve Officer Course School Badge Hold The blouse itself measures 420(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