Miniature Lapland War Commemorative Cross

CATEGORY: Miniature

SKU: 02.FIN.0157.101.01.M.000

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  • Miniature Lapland War Commemorative Cross Obverse
  • Miniature Lapland War Commemorative Cross Reverse
  • Miniature Lapland War Commemorative Cross Obverse
  • Miniature Lapland War Commemorative Cross Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Finland
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Size
    16mm
  • Image Licensing
    The images of the Miniature Lapland War Commemorative Cross are attributed to Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?products_id=12316

History


The cross were instituted on 1940 and was awarded to military who fought in Finnish Lapland during the Winter War.

The Finnish name of the cross is "Lapin risti".

The bronze Cross pattée has an eyelet for ribbon suspension.

The obverse shows a circular central medallion with the head and shoulders portrait of a soldier in winter combat uniform from behind. He has a rifle slung over his shoulders. In the distance once can see a stylised mountainous landscape.
The reverse is plain.

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