- The Commemorative Medal of
the Winter War 1939-40
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- In total 15 bars (maximum 1 bar on any medal) were instituted for this medal,
11 for service in sectors of the front, 4 indicating the service the recipient did duty in. The medal was instituted on 2 August
1940 and is made of blackened iron. The reverse inscription, "KUNNIA ISÄNMAA", stands for "Honour, Fatherland"
. Foreigners could receive a medal in gold, silver or bronze with a different, bilingual (Swedish & Finnish) inscription.
A crossed swords device is believed to indicate actual combat participation.
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- The Medals of Merit for
Civil Defence
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- These medals, a first and a second
class, were instituted on 25 October 1940 for meritorious service in war or peace. A bar
for the Winter War (lettered "1939-1940") and one for the Continuation War
("1941-1944") were created.
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Second Class |
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- The Badge for Disabled
Veterans 1939-45
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- This badge was created on 18 May 1942
for those wounded or invalided during the wars of 1939-40 and 1941-45. A badge only for
the Winter War disabled veterans does also exists but was discontinued.
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| 1939-1945 Badge |
Winter War Badge |
- The Pro Benignitate Humana
Medal
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- Although not a war decoration, this
medal's institution date of 1 June 1945 warrants its inclusion here. The award was given
to both Finns or foreigners for outstanding services in charitable activities.
- The Nordfront Crosses
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- Connected to the Winter War in Finland
are crosses which the Germans created although they are believed to be unofficial.
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