{"product_id":"original-finnish-wwii-1941-1943-nordfront-cross-medal-with-screwback","title":"Original Finnish WWII 1941-1943 Nordfront Cross Medal with Screwback","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Nordfront Cross was awarded to German soldiers who fought against Soviet troops at the Eismeerfront in Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed of silvered tombak with multi-colored enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée, joined together through the quadrans by a mobile swas (hook cross) with its arms bearing the raised names of key engagements, the obverse of the cross with dark blue enameled arms, bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath surrounding a white enameled disc, bearing a central Finnish coat of arms topped by the flags of both Finland and Germany, the latter flanking dates \u003cstrong\u003e1941-43\u003c\/strong\u003e and circumscribed by an inscription of \u003cstrong\u003ePOHJOISRINTAMA - DIE NORDFRONT\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means \"Northern Front\" in Finnish and German.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ends of the arms of the swas are marked with locations of major battles during the \"Continuation War\" with the USSR: \u003cstrong\u003ePETSAMO\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSALLA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eUHTUA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eKIESTINKI\u003c\/strong\u003e. The latter two of these were eventually taken by the USSR, and today are known as Kalevala and Kestenga, respectively. Both are part of the Republic of Karelia within Russia today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse has a central threaded lug retaining an original washer. This example is in good shape overall with the enamel well-retained. A great example, ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42124651397189,"sku":"ONSV24MJL024","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24MJL024__01.jpg?v=1731014907","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-finnish-wwii-1941-1943-nordfront-cross-medal-with-screwback","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}