Finland WWII Central Karelian Isthmus Commemorative Cross Keski Kannas Winter War 1939 1940

FINLAND: WW2 Central Karelian Isthmus
Commemorative Cross for the Winter War 
against the Soviet Union (1939-1940). 
Obverse: A snowflake central medallion 
imposed upon the crossed swords of Karelia.
On the reverse:"Keski Kannas" (Central 
Ishtmus), 1939 - 1940.
The Cross was awarded to all troops of the 
1st and 11th (later it was renamed to 2nd) 
Divisions for the defense of Karelia during 
the Winter War against the USSR. 
The War began with the Soviet invasion of 
Finland on 30 Nov. 1939 and ended with the 
Moscow Peace Treaty on 13 Mar. 1940. 
Finland ceded territory representing 11% of 
its land area and 30% of its economy to the 
Soviet Union.
Soviet losses were heavy, and the country's 
international reputation suffered. 
The League of Nations deemed the attack 
illegal and expelled the Soviet Union from 
the League on 14 Dec. 1939.
This is the example for the 2nd Division.
The Cross is scarce.

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WW2 1939 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos

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