Ignatius served in the Finnish Dragoon Regiment from 1892 to 1901. He was promoted to captain in 1900. After the abolition of The Military of the Grand Duchy of Finland, he sought a career in business from 1901–1917.
Ignatius served in the Finnish Dragoon Regiment from 1892 to 1901 and was promoted to captain in 1900. After the Grand Duchy of Finland's military was abolished, he transitioned into a career in business from 1901 to 1917.