Cross of Taipale

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SKU: 02.FIN.0162.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100+ USD

  • Cross of Taipale Obverse
  • Cross of Taipale Obverse
  • Cross of Taipale Reverse
  • Cross of Taipale Obverse
  • Cross of Taipale Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Finland
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Rev: 1939 TAIPALE 1940
  • Size
    40mm

History


The award was created in 1940 for those engaged in the fighting in the Taipale sector during the Winter War against invading Soviet forces.

The Finnish name of the cross is "Taipaleen risti".

On the face is a central laurel wreath ans is crossed by a sword.
The reverse inscribed "TAIPALE" centrally and the dates "1939" above and "1940" below.

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