Riley1965 Posted June 17, 2006 Posted June 17, 2006 1st: Medal of liberty 1918, 2nd Class2nd: Commemorative Medal for the Continuation War, 1941-19453rd: Badge of the Finnish War Veteran's Union, 1939-1944 Doc
Riley1965 Posted June 17, 2006 Author Posted June 17, 2006 (edited) Commemorative Medal for the Continuation War, 1941-1945 Edited June 17, 2006 by Riley1965
Riley1965 Posted June 17, 2006 Author Posted June 17, 2006 Badge of the Finnish War Veteran's Union, 1939-1944
Guest Rick Research Posted June 17, 2006 Posted June 17, 2006 The MoL2 1918 is a Finnish one made after 1918 (these were still apparently being handed out in the 1930s) because it does not have the Swedish 1918 contract hallmarks on the lower reverse.I have never seen that 1939-44 one before-- I wonder how it was WORN?
Paul R Posted June 17, 2006 Posted June 17, 2006 The MoL2 1918 is a Finnish one made after 1918 (these were still apparently being handed out in the 1930s) because it does not have the Swedish 1918 contract hallmarks on the lower reverse.I have never seen that 1939-44 one before-- I wonder how it was WORN? Is it a piece made for wear on civilian attire?
Riley1965 Posted June 17, 2006 Author Posted June 17, 2006 Rick,A member of the Finnish Awards forum suggested that it was German made due to the lack of the maker mark.Best,Doc
Riley1965 Posted June 17, 2006 Author Posted June 17, 2006 Paul,I'm not sure. I don't have any Finnish awards referrence books. I'll have to ask at the Finnish forum.Best,Doc
Stefan Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 I have never seen that 1939-44 one before-- I wonder how it was WORN?Hi!Here it is in a group that was sold at http://www.auktionsverket.se/ ("Kataloger" --> "Vapen och Militaria" --> item 5499).Regards, Stefan
Riley1965 Posted July 17, 2006 Author Posted July 17, 2006 Ed,No, it's not a new addiction. I'm sticking with Soviet, Polish, British/Indian army medals. These just caught my eye I just never posted them. They were lost in one of my 4 inch thick notebooks full of ODMs.Best,Doc
Riley1965 Posted July 17, 2006 Author Posted July 17, 2006 Stefan,Thank you for your post. It was nice to see the 1939-1945 medal on a mount. However, The question 'How are these worn' is referring to the Badge of the Finnish War Veteran's Union, 1939-1944. If you happen to know how it was worn PLEASE let us know. DocHi!Here it is in a group that was sold at http://www.auktionsverket.se/ ("Kataloger" --> "Vapen och Militaria" --> item 5499).Regards, Stefan
Riley1965 Posted July 17, 2006 Author Posted July 17, 2006 Thank You Stefan!!! I apreciate your assistance.Best,Doc
Pete A Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 The veteran badge is participants insignia for Finnish War Veterans Union's (Suomen Sotaveteraaniliitto) annual meetings of the local chapters. It was meant to be worn on the lapel of the civilian costume during the event. You sometimes see these with clasps denoting the year and/or the location of the meeting(s) the wearer has participated in. There's also a version with red and white ribbon (I don't know why). These seem to have been in use from the 60's to 80's, but I don't recall seeing them anymore recently.Some other examples (picture taken from a local online-auction site):[attachmentid=47142]Pete
Bob Hunter Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Very attractive group and not the easiest to come by...
Riley1965 Posted July 18, 2006 Author Posted July 18, 2006 Pete,Thank You for the Information!!!All the Best,Doc
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