Finland, Republic. A Nylands Brigade Good Conduct Cross

(Siikajokikorset). Two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with azure blue enamels, maker marked "SPORRONG" on the reverse of the arm at 6 o'clock, measuring 40.2 mm (w) x 40.4 mm (h), screwback, very light contact, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The main task of the Nyland Brigade, as a part of the Finnish Navy, is to train mobile troops for particularly demanding coastal circumstances. The Brigade is prepared to assist other authorities, also in clearing wartime explosives and controlling environmental damages in the archipelago and along the coast. The Brigade maintains an amphibious task unit with readiness for international naval operations. In 2010 the Brigade was responsible for setting up the Finnish contingent (consisting of 200 soldiers) of the Nordic Battlegroup, which served as EU´s Rapid Deployment Force in the first half of 2011.