MACHINE GUN MEMORABILLA

摘要

1. A Finnish sterling silver and enamel machine gun officers course breast badge dating from World War II. This two-piece construction comprises a silver wreath with a blue and white enamel cross at its center, on which is mounted a gold metal Maxim gun. The left, top and right arms of the cross are inlaid with the letter "K," while the bottom arm is inlaid with "PohjR." The three K's stand for Konekivaeaeri Kompani (Machine Gun Company), and PohjR is the abbreviation of Pohjois Rykmentti (North Regiment). The badge measures approximately 29 millimeters (1.14 inches) square with a single screw back post and sterling silver proof marks to the rear.