I knowa fair amount of Finnish troops were awarded the Iron Cross Second Class by the Germans during the Continuation War.
Did the Finns wear the IC 2nd Class ribbon on their tunics? And what was the standard? If so, any photos?
Thanks - Kiitos
German Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon on Finnish uniforms
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German Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon on Finnish uniforms
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Re: German Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon on Finnish uniforms
At least some Finns wore the ribbon, but the summer tunic had hidden buttons and also the officer belt made it little cumbersome.
Lieutenant Lauri Kokko after receiving the IC in 1941 (43965)
Cadet Yrjö Keinonen, second from right (107449)
Lieutenant Lauri Kokko in 1942 (108090)
Lieutenant Lauri Kokko after receiving the IC in 1941 (43965)
Cadet Yrjö Keinonen, second from right (107449)
Lieutenant Lauri Kokko in 1942 (108090)