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At least, as far as I know, Professor Arvi Kivimaa has received all the medals in the picture. WIKIPEDIA He received the Cross of Liberty (4 th class, Winter War) for civil merits on June 21, 1941. He was entitled to wear the clasp "KOTIJOUKOT" on his commemorative medal. It is not uncommon for a clasp to be missing. I'm not sure about the other commemorative medal, but he very likely received that as well. It's hard to say without more detailed research if it's him...

I bought these from Germany several years ago.

Unfortunately, we do not know why Mr. Puttkamer was awarded.

Class and award date are correct. Kapitän zur See. I try to answer your question you tomorrow. I've been busy.

Commander's Cross 2nd Class (not the first) of the Order of the White Rose of Finland with Swords. Date is correct. He is listed as Kapitän zur See. Born 3.4.1895, Braunswalde. Unfortunetly i'm not allowed to give any citations since further information is not open for public.

"Admiral Ostlandin esikuntapäällikkönä persoonallisesti vaikuttanut meille erittäin edullisesti materiaalin vaihtoon ja yhteistoimintaan. Edellisiä koskevien neuvottelujen saksalaisena johtajana käyttänyt asemaansa molemminpuolisen hyvän vuorovaikutuksen lujittamiseksi." "As Admiral Ostland's chief of staff, he personally influenced us in a very favorable way in exchange of material and cooperation. As the German leader of the previous negotiations, he used his position to strengthen mutual good interaction." - Vili

According to his medal index card he was was indeed awarded the clasp as well. Of course, it is another matter whether the clasp was delivered to him... I think it's likely his medal was sent first to finnish military attacé in Germany and that's why there is delay. Another possibility is that he was authorized to wear the medal date 15 October 1941 and this date is noted on the paper. Yes, Foreigners can be awarded the medal without the claps for peace time merits. - V

Cross of merit of the Civil Guard was awarded in iron, silver and gold. Von Bonin was awarded the cross in iron 4.12.1941. Medal of Merit, First Class with clasp (1939-1940) of the Civil Defence was sent to him 28.3.1941. According to the rules, only the 1st class of the medal could be awarded to a foreigner. Of course there are exceptions. He was also awarded the Cross of Liberty 1st class 31.1.1942. - Vili

This Swedish-language medal is actually not very common. The medal was intended to be kept together with the certificate of award, where it was originally attached. Sometimes you see the medal sewn together with other medals. The medal was designed by sculptor Oskari Jauhiainen.

Maybe the seller can tell you the number... https://www.tradera.com/item/292201/612603027/finland-spanne-med-8-medaljer

Sorry, my mistake. Hahah. 25.3.1942 is correct. The numbers switched places in my mind. I guess I was too tired to answer. - Vili

The Cross of Liberty 2nd class with swords was awarded to him on 23 May 1942. His name is mentioned in list 46, page 1. In the Commander-in-Chief's presentation No. 422 (April 15, 1942), the class was changed. This document was signed by the Commander-in-Chief, Marshal Mannerheim. The new class was the 2nd class of the Cross of Liberty with swords and an oak leaf. So the previous cross was practically cancelled. The new cross is mentioned in list 49, page 2, under "changes". The date is still mentioned as 23 May 1942. - Vili

Kapitän zur See Erich Schulte-Mönting was awarded the 2nd class 23.5.1942. The class was changed to the 2nd class of the Cross of Liberty with an oak leaf on 15.4.1942. Signed by Mannerheim. - Vili

That is correct.