Could i have some opinions on this award please.
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finnish cross
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Hello Mike,
the cross it self looks good from those pics but the screwnut is a replacement, most likely a Russian type by the looks of it.Regards
Hans N
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Finnish award.
Thanks for that Hans,I thought there was something strange about the disc by the outline on the back the award itself is in really nice condition,sorry about picture quality.I have a good camera but have not learned to use it properly.Do you know the history of this award.I know nothing. Regards Mike.Comment
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I don´t see these as awards more like a "Brother-in-Arms" badge. They were sold in finnish so called Soldierhomes probably in the benefit for the finnish war disabled veterans. These badges come in a range of types with the center either in White enamel like yours or Black with different dates:
1. Pohjoisrintama - Die Nordfront 1941-1942. White enamel of back side. Text in swastika are "Salla-Kiestinki-Uhtua-Petsamo".
2. Pohjoisrintama - Die Nordfront 1941-1942. Black enamel of back side. Text in swastika are "Salla-Kiestinki-Uhtua-Petsamo".
3. Pohjoisrintama - Die Nordfront 1941-1943. White enamel of back side. Text in swastika are "Salla-Kiestinki-Uhtua-Petsamo".
4. Pohjoisrintama - Die Nordfront 1941-1943. Black enamel of back side. Text in swastika are "Salla-Kiestinki-Uhtua-Petsamo".
5. Lapinrintama - Die Lapplandfront 1941-1943. White enamel of back side. Text in swastika are "Salla-Kiestinki-Alakurtti-Petsamo".
6. Lapinrintama - Die Lapplandfront 1941-1943. Black enamel of back side. Text in swastika are "Salla-Kiestinki-Alakurtti-Petsamo".
7. Lapinrintama - Die Lapplandfront 1941-1944. White enamel of back side. Text in swastika are "Salla-Kiestinki-Alakurtti-Petsamo".
8. Lapinrintama - Die Lapplandfront 1941-1944. Black enamel of back side. Text in swastika are "Salla-Kiestinki-Alakurtti-Petsamo".Regards
Hans N
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Thanks for info. Hans What would be the criteria for owning one of these and the rarity.regards Mike.Comment
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Regarding rarity the 1941-43 are the most common of the Nordfront type as for the criteria you ask about, there are non to my knowledge since these where bought by each individual that liked to have one.Regards
Hans N
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I'll add to the list with four more:Originally posted by Hans N View Post
9: Jäämerenrintama - Die Eismeerfront 1941-1943. White enamel. Litsa-Liinahamari-Kirkkoniemi-Petsamo.
10: Jäämerenrintama - Die Eismeerfront 1941-1943. Black enamel. Litsa-Liinahamari-Kirkkoniemi-Petsamo.
11: Jäämerenrintama - Die Eismeerfront 1941-1944. White enamel. Litsa-Liinahamari-Kirkkoniemi-Petsamo.
12: Jäämerenrintama - Die Eismeerfront 1941-1944. Black enamel. Litsa-Liinahamari-Kirkkoniemi-Petsamo.Comment
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Thanks Dave
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i just noticed that those wasn´t among the one´s i mentioned.Regards
Hans N
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