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Commemorative Crosses and Medals

as awarded for services during the Winter War

 

The following crosses and medals were awarded to participants in the Winter War (30 November 1939 - 12 March 1940) :
 
Kainuu Cross Ladoga Medal
Kainuu Cross - Kainuun Risti - awarded to those that participated in the fighting in the Suomussalmi, Kuhmo and Lieksa areas. Ladoga Medal - Laatokan Mitali - awarded to members of the Coastal Guards in Laatokka or to those that saw service with the 3rd Coastal Artillery.
Lapland Cross Western Karelia Isthmus Cross
Lapland Cross for the Winter War - Talvisodan Lapin Risti - awarded to those that fought in Lapland. Western Karelia Isthmus Cross - Länsi Kannaksen Risti - awarded to members of the 4th Division who fought in the Winter War before 7 February 1940.
Muolaa Cross - 1st model Muolaa Cross - 2nd model
Muolaa Cross - Muolaan Risti - awarded to members of JR31, later extended to include JR4-members. A first issue was made as a blue enamelled cross, afterwards - as commemorative crosses became official - a ribbonned blue, later black enamelled cross was adopted.
Pitkäranta Cross Taipale Cross
Pitkäranta Cross - Pitkärannan Risti - awarded to members of the 4th Army Corps participating in the fighting in the Pitkäranta, Jänisjärvi, Syskyjärvi, Uomaa, Käsnäselkä and Laatokka areas. Taipale Cross - Taipaleen Risti - awarded to those that participated in the fighting in Taipale.
Summa Cross obverse Summa Cross - reverse
Summa Cross - Summan Risti - awarded to those that participated in the fighting in the Suokanta, Summankylä, Lähde and Merkki areas before 14 February 1940.
Kollaa Cross Koivisto Cross
Kollaa Cross - Kollaan Risti - awarded to those that fought in the 12th Division in the Tshumeikka, Songerjärvi, Kollaa, Ahte, Ulismainen, Saarijärvi, Uomaa or Siira area. Koivisto Cross - Koiviston Risti - awarded to members of the armed forces that participated in the fighting in Koivisto.
Tolvajärvi Cross Middle Karelia Isthmus Cross with device
Tolvajärvi Cross - Tolvajärven Risti - awarded to those who fought inthe Tolvajärvi, Aittojoki area.  Recipients who fought, early in the Winter War, in Ilomantsi receive a bar with that name. Middle Karelian Isthmus Cross - Keski-Kannaksen Risti - awarded to members of the 1st or 2nd Division of the Winter War army. Those serving with the 1st Division received a helmet on the ribbon.

 

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