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A History Of The Finnish Civil Guard - Photo Section

A Civil Guard marked magazine pouch for the Bergman SMG.

An interesting photo as one Finn seen here (seated in the middle) is a member of the Civil Guard Navy, which was a small force.

A 13 year old member of the "White Guards".

A Lotta arm sleeve from Luumäki.

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's uniform was of his own creation and as a part of his tunic there was a Civil Guard district patch on his left arm sleeve.

White guards from the Finnish Civil War.

Red guard members and officers

Mannerheim with a White Guard member

Many of those giving training in the Finnish Army were also Civil Guard members.

New recruits still in civilian clothes marching to the training barracks

Soldier with a Lotta.

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