Finland - Commando - Military medal - Two Finnish awards: the Cross and the Medal from 1939-40. - 1939

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Two Finnish military awards from 1939–40, the Summa Cross and the Winter War campaign medal with swords, made of metal, origin Finland, original and in good condition.

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1.Finland Summa Cross 1940
Iron 48,2x45,3 mm.; With original ribbon; with number 8332; original name: Summan risti.
The Finland Summa Cross of 1940 is a significant military decoration from Finland. It was awarded to soldiers who demonstrated exceptional bravery and courage during the Battle of Summa in the Winter War against the Soviet Union in 1939-1940. The cross is made of iron and measures 48.2x45.3 mm, featuring the number 1407 and the original name "Summan risti." It comes with its original ribbon and is classified as being in Condition-I, denoting its excellent state of preservation. The Battle of Summa was a key engagement in the Winter War, where Finnish forces successfully defended the Summa sector against overwhelming Soviet attacks. The Finland Summa Cross serves as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of the Finnish soldiers who fought valiantly during this challenging time in their nation's history.
2. WW2 Finnish 1939-40 Winterwar Campaign medal - “Summa” with swords

1.Finland Summa Cross 1940
Iron 48,2x45,3 mm.; With original ribbon; with number 8332; original name: Summan risti.
The Finland Summa Cross of 1940 is a significant military decoration from Finland. It was awarded to soldiers who demonstrated exceptional bravery and courage during the Battle of Summa in the Winter War against the Soviet Union in 1939-1940. The cross is made of iron and measures 48.2x45.3 mm, featuring the number 1407 and the original name "Summan risti." It comes with its original ribbon and is classified as being in Condition-I, denoting its excellent state of preservation. The Battle of Summa was a key engagement in the Winter War, where Finnish forces successfully defended the Summa sector against overwhelming Soviet attacks. The Finland Summa Cross serves as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of the Finnish soldiers who fought valiantly during this challenging time in their nation's history.
2. WW2 Finnish 1939-40 Winterwar Campaign medal - “Summa” with swords

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of items
2
Army Unit
Commando
Object title
Two Finnish awards: the Cross and the Medal from 1939-40.
Country of Origin
Finland
Year of Manufacture
1939
Material
Metal
Condition
Good
Original/ Replica
Original
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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