FINNISH MEDALS OF A WINTER WAR VETERAN

FINLAND, 20th Century

A beautiful set of 8 medals and crosses awarded to an unknown veteran of the Finnish Winter War (1939-1940) and Continuation War (1941-1945). The set attached to one long ribbon bar includes:

1. Commemorative medal of the Winter War (Talvisodan muistomitali)
2. Commemorative medal of the Continuation War (Jatkosodan muistomitali)
3. Medal of White Rose 1st Class (Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun 1. lk mitali), stamped silver
4. Eastern Carelian Isthmus Cross (Itä-Kannaksen risti) – Sporrong
5. Blue Cross (Sininen Risti) – Sporrong
6. Guild Merit Cross (Kilta-ansioristi)
7. Maanpuolustusmitali
8. Tykkimiesmitali

The set is in very good original condition.

• Set width 20 cm

Ref. Jani Tiainen 2010: Suomen kunniamerkit – The orders, decorations and medals of Finland.