#59892
11/13/2008 05:59 PM
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There were about 700 Norwegians who volunteered in the Winter war in Finland against the Russians. They served within the Swedish volunteer corps in 1939-40.
They were awarded the participation badge by Finland for their service. Many of the badges had bars depicting the area where the participants fought. The Lappi bar was the main region where the Norwegians fought.
This badge just arrived from Finland today and I am pleased to show it to you.
Front of badge:
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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#59893
11/13/2008 05:59 PM
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Closeup showing the dates 1939-1940
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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#59894
11/13/2008 05:59 PM
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Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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#59895
11/13/2008 06:00 PM
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Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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#59896
11/13/2008 06:00 PM
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Closeup of the reverse:
John
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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#59897
11/13/2008 06:41 PM
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Nice, and not a very common piece. 
Regards
Trond.
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#59898
11/13/2008 08:26 PM
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#59899
11/13/2008 11:59 PM
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verrryyy interesting,,, 
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#59900
08/08/2009 10:24 PM
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Nice one John.I have newer seen this before
Regards
Carlos1
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