A 1941-1943 Commemorative German/Finnish North Front Badge

Constructed of silvered and gilded tombac; featuring a black 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; missing its screw-back; measuring 34.50 mm x 34.59 mm; weighing 16.5 grams; fair condition.