German-Finnish Cross of the Northern Front 1941-43

An original and quite rare sign in excellent collector's condition. Silver, bronze, enamel, stamping. On the medallion Below the Northern Front cross is a stylized coat of arms of Finland in the form of a red shield with a lion, above it are the national flags of Finland (left) and Germany (right). The dates "1941-43" are indicated between the flagpoles. At the bottom of the semicircle is the name of the sign in two languages – Finnish "Pohjoisrintama" and German "Die Nordfront", made in gold capital letters. The following places of military operations are indicated on the rays of the swastika: Salla, Kiestinki, Uhtua, Petsamo. Rare. 

In memory of their joint participation in the battles in Karelia, Lapland and the Murmansk region in the period 1941-1944, three commemorative crosses were established. They were intended to be worn by Finnish and German military personnel. German military personnel were awarded badges centrally for free, while Finnish ones were purchased at their own expense. There are 12 types of signs in total: four Crosses of the Northern Front, four Crosses of the Lapland Front and four Crosses of the Polar Front.

The signs are made in the form of an equilateral Teutonic cross measuring 35x35 mm in dark blue with a central round medallion superimposed on it, the surface of which was covered with white or black enamel. The medallion is framed by a gilded wreath of oak leaves. Between the rays of the cross there are fragments of a Finnish swastika in silver color, on each of which the names of the combat areas were indicated in capital letters. The badges were attached with a screw and washer and worn on the left breast pocket.   After the war, it was allowed to wear the award only to unofficial events.