Item description
Jatkosodan Muistomitali 1941-1945, Lapplandskriget soljella – Medal of the Continuation War, with Lapland War clasp
Instituted 1957 for participants in so called Continuation War, fighting against the USSR 1941-44 and against German Wehrmacht 1944-1945. Awarded to Soldiers of the Finnish Army, as well to members of Civil Guard (Suojeluskunta) and women voluntary auxiliary organization Lotta Svärd. Version with Swedish inscription.
On the ribbon battle clasp Lapplandskriget (Lapland War), awarded to soldier fighting against German troops in Northern Finland 1944-45.
Reference: Tiainen 5.3.1b
Bronze, very nice condition, on original ribbon with battle clasp.
