Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a rather uncommon WWII Finnish Civil Guard peaked visor. The visor itself is constructed entirely out of leather except for the dark gray cotton lining. The cap itself is complete and has all original devices and buttons in place. There are markings in the crown and one of which appears to be a size of 57.
The White Guard or Civil Guard was a voluntary militia, part of the Finnish Whites movement, that emerged victorious over the socialist Red Guards in the Finnish Civil War of 1918. They were generally known as the “White Guard” in the West due to their opposition to the “communist” Red Guards. In the White Army of Finland many participants were recruits, draftees and German-trained Jägers – rather than part of the paramilitary. The central organization was named the White Guard Organization, and the organization consisted of local chapters in municipalities.
A lovely example ready for further research and display.