Finland, Republic. A 1941-43 Finnish Nordfront Cross, Black Enameled Version, by Hopeatakomo Oy GTRexclude and with Turkish National symbol

and with Turkish National symbol in white enamels at the top

Measuring 165x106mm

He returned to military service during the Second World War in an administrative capacity as an inspector of armaments and economics

glue and paper residue on the reverse of the ribbons from previous board mounting

1811 and is awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic acts and distinguished services

Finland, Republic. A 1941-43 Finnish Nordfront Cross, Black Enameled Version, by Hopeatakomo Oy GTRexclude and with Turkish National symbol(Nordfrontkreuz). Constructed of silvered tombak with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, joined together through the quadrants by a mobile swastika with its arms bearing the raised names of key engagements, the obverse of the cross with dark blue enameled arms, bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath surrounding a black enameled disc, bearing a central Finnish coat of arms topped by the flags of both Finland and Germany, the