Commemorative Medal of the 20th Anniversary of the Liberation of Helsinki

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SKU: 02.FIN.0123.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100+ USD

  • Commemorative Medal of the Liberation of Helsinki Observe
  • Commemorative Medal of the Liberation of Helsinki Observe
  • Commemorative Medal of the Liberation of Helsinki Reserve

Estimated market value:

$100+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Finland
  • Composition
    Silver-Plated Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1918 12 IV 1938
  • Size
    30mm
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History


The Commemorative Medal was awarded in 1938 to surviving White troops who had liberated the city from Red forces in 1918.

The Finnish Name of the Medal is "Helsingin muistomitali".

The face of the circular silver medal with loop for ribbon suspension shows the arms of Helsinki surmounted by a crown and flanked by reeds.

The reverse with a pointed cross with an upright sword imposed and dated "12 IV" (April 12). Above and below are the inscriptions "1918" and "1938".

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