Finland. Civil Defence Medal 1st Class, with 1941-1944 clasp

Item description

Väestönsuojelun 1. luokan ansiomitali, 1941-1944 soljella – Civil Defence Medal 1st Class, with 1941-1944 clasp (Continuation War)

Instituted on 25.10.1940 for civil defence mertis in the so called Winter War (Talvisota), defending Finland against Soviet invasion 1939-1940. Later awarded also with 1941-1944 clasp, for merits in Continuation War.

Reference: Tiainen 15.3.1

Silvered copper, excellent condition, on the original old ribbon with period clasp.