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Kirkenes Petsamo MurmanskProbably the most rare sign. Badge released in memory of transfer of powers Norwegian SS volunteers in the area of Kirkenes , Petsamo and Murmansk in 1944 . It is a white and blue round mark in the form of a map of the area Petsamo . The bulk of the outstanding characters received Norwegian volunteers (2nd SS police squadron ) . Know the approximate number of issued signs ranges from 1000-2000 pieces. Signs were issued in 1944 . Sign of the semi-official , the purchase . Price mark was 50 FIM for that period prices.
In October 1943, the Germans formed the 2nd company of Police SS ( numbering 160 persons ) led by Major police Sturmbannfuhrer Norwegian Egil SS Joel . In late 1943, the 2nd company of Police SS transferred at Murmansk and incorporated into the 6th SS Mountain Division "Nord" . In December 1943, in Oslo for guard duty at government facilities and participate in ceremonial events formed a protective 6th Battalion SS "Norway" numbering 360 persons .
In January 1944, the ski ( Jaeger ) SS battalion "Norway" numbering 700 persons , which is formed in Finland , under the command of SS gaupshturmfyurera Frode Halle transferred to the front area of the Murmansk region. 25 - July 26, 1944 in a battle with 731 rifle regiment of the Red Army in the village of Louhi (Karelia ) detachment consisting of 300 soldiers ski ( Jaeger ) SS battalion "Norway" , lost 190 men killed and captured .
In August 1944, of the volunteers was formed 3rd SS police troop strength of 150 people . The Norwegian company of the SS came to the Eastern Front near Murmansk , but the defeat and out of Finland from the war , which led to the retreat of the German troops from its territory , has led to the fact that to take part in the battles 3rd police company did not have time . She was sent back to Norway , and in the end , the company was disbanded .
At this time, the ski ( Jaeger ) SS battalion "Norway" waged battles with the Finnish troops at Kuusamo , Rovaniemi and Muonio , covering a withdrawal of German troops from Finland to Norway. In November, the ski battalion of the SS was transformed into a 506 - th police battalion of the SS, and he took part in the struggle with the forces of the Norwegian resistance.