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Tolvajärven Risti – Cross of the Battle of Tolvajärvi 1939-1940
Commemorative Cross to the Battle of Tolvajärvi lake in the Winter War (defense against the Soviet invasion 1939-1940). It was the first large offensive victory of the Finnish Army in this war.
Nice old manufacturing, riveted device, back name Tolvajärvi and years 1938 & 1940.
Reference: Tiainen 9.1.12
Oxyded tombac, device enameled. Very nice condition, on the original old ribbon.
