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General Paavo Talvela cigarette case and medal. Silver cigarette case with gold inlays and inscription. Weight 120 gr. Hallmarked 18 Car/Sterling. The estimated surface area of the gold immersion is approx. 10 square centimeters. Lock button amethyst. "Strömsten Talvela" in gold letters on the cover (Strömsten was Talvela's pseudonym during JB 27 when he acted in Finland before the War of Independence in 1918). In addition, inside is the inscription "Tack för visad tapperhet vid stadens befrielse från det röda väldet 31.1.1918 Stadsfullmäktige i Kristinestad" (With gratitude for the courage shown when the city was freed from red rule on 31.1.1918, Kristiinankaupunki city council). Some wear. One fabric stripe inside is broken.
The object also includes General Talvela's own copy of the his medal. 70mm (1970).. 120gr. 94 x 75mm. Finland
General Paavo Talvela cigarette case and medal. Silver cigarette case with gold inlays and inscription. Weight 120 gr. Hallmarked 18 Car/Sterling. The estimated surface area of the gold immersion is approx. 10 square centimeters. Lock button amethyst. "Strömsten Talvela" in gold letters on the cover (Strömsten was Talvela's pseudonym during JB 27 when he acted in Finland before the War of Independence in 1918). In addition, inside is the inscription "Tack för visad tapperhet vid stadens befrielse från det röda väldet 31.1.1918 Stadsfullmäktige i Kristinestad" (With gratitude for the courage shown when the city was freed from red rule on 31.1.1918, Kristiinankaupunki city council). Some wear. One fabric stripe inside is broken.
The object also includes General Talvela's own copy of the his medal. 70mm (1970).. 120gr. 94 x 75mm. Finland