Finland, Republic. A 1941-43 Nordfront Cross, by Hopeatakomo Oy GTRexclude one inscribed "Major John Weire"

one inscribed "Major John Weire" in black enamels

the silver wash on the reverse is nicely preserved

scattered bronzing wear

and Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (CH

When he at last relinquished command of the battalion

Finland, Republic. A 1941-43 Nordfront Cross, by Hopeatakomo Oy GTRexclude one inscribed "Major John Weire"(Nordfrontkreuz). Constructed of silvered tombak with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, joined together through the quadrants by a mobile swastika with its arms bearing the raised names of key engagements, the obverse of the cross with dark blue enameled arms, bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath surrounding a white enameled disc, bearing a central Finnish coat of arms topped by the flags of both Finland and Germany, the