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A new miniature chain to a Finnish non fighter
FRE_A_K replied to christerd's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
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...- 1 reply
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Finland Strange Finnish Liberty Cross sold
FRE_A_K replied to christerd's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
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"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
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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
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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
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Maybe the seller can tell you the number... https://www.tradera.com/item/292201/612603027/finland-spanne-med-8-medaljer
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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
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My little collection of finnish liberty crosses
FRE_A_K replied to JohanH's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
I mean, if you gave his name I would have done the research in 2 minutes. Better if we forget about that. -
My little collection of finnish liberty crosses
FRE_A_K replied to JohanH's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Since this is forum for research and sharing information, it would have been interesting to know why he won that cross. -
My little collection of finnish liberty crosses
FRE_A_K replied to JohanH's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Do you have recipient's name? Finns don't usually tell you that. I don't no why... - Vili -
Finnish order of the holy lamb
FRE_A_K replied to JohanH's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
You see all classes come up for sale from time to time, but finding new ribbon (for my commander first class) seems to be impossible. - Vili -
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My little collection of finnish liberty crosses
FRE_A_K replied to JohanH's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Could you also post a picture of VM 1 without date (''URHEUDESTA'') Almost impossible to obtain as well... - V -
My little collection of finnish liberty crosses
FRE_A_K replied to JohanH's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Could you please post more detailed pictures..? (obverse/reverse) - VM 2 with Red Cross 1918 - VM 1 with Red Cross 1939 - Breast Star - Vili -
Yes. 1939 all of them. - Vili
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