Finland. Liberty Medal 2nd Class 1939

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Vapaudenristin ritarikunta, 2. luokan Vaupadenmitali 1939 – The Order of the Cross of Liberty, Medal 2nd Class (in Bronze)

Order instituted on 4.3.1918 by Senat of the Republic, renewed 1939. Medal 2nd Class, Version with the Date 1939 on the back, awarded for the Winter War (defense against the Soviet invasion 1939-1940). Due to inscriptions on the front (Urheudesta / För Tapperhet), called also Bravery Medal.

Reference: Tiainen 1.2.18

Bronze, very nice condition, on old original ribbon.