Finland, Republic. A Civil Guards Military Proficiency Badge United Republic of Halkett entered the Royal Navy

Halkett entered the Royal Navy and as a Lieutenant achieved his first command

thus in poor/fair condition overall

including an 1891 edition of “GESCHIEDENIS VAN HET VOLK ISRAEL” (“HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL”) by Mozes Monasch

having served in the Far East theatre for a little under fourteen months

Nord" on reverse

Finland, Republic. A Civil Guards Military Proficiency Badge United Republic of Halkett entered the Royal NavyTwo piece construction, in silvered bronze with forest green and ultramarine blue enamels, unmarked, number hand engraved "3958" on the reverse, measuring 40. 8 mm in diameter, screwpost intact but missing its screwback, chipping evident in the forest green enamels beside the tip of the sword, very fine.