A 1941-1943 Commemorative German/Finnish North Front Badge

Constructed of silvered and gilded tombac; featuring a white enamelled medallion depicting both the Finnish and German national flags in blue, white, red, and black enamels with the Finnish rampant lion within a red enameled shield. The obverse inscribed “Pohjoisrintama - Die Nordfront ( The North Front) and the dates 1941-43 in gilded lettering. The centerpiece is superimposed on a royal blue enamelled cross pattée with a swastika in between the arms, inscribed “Salla”, “Kiestiki”, “Uhtua”, and “Petsamo” on the arms; with a reverse screw-back; measuring 34.51 mm x 34.37 mm; weighing 17.8 grams; better than very fine condition.