Finland. A 1940 Helsinki Olympic Games Handkerchief GTRexclude extensive chipping in all three

extensive chipping in all three coloured enamels on both sides

It may be awarded in both times of war and peace

The lid is held closed by a similar clip and strap arrangement

on March 19th

a Wehrmacht-issue tape measure

Finland. A 1940 Helsinki Olympic Games Handkerchief GTRexclude extensive chipping in all threeConstructed of light white rayon, one side bearing dual Finnish flags with Olympic rings and a depiction of the Helsinki Stadium, circumscribed by a double Finnish and Swedish inscription of OLYMPIC GAMES HELSINKI 1940), unmarked, measuring 240 mm (w) x 240 mm (l), with some soiling evident, in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: Following Japans forfeiture of the 1940 Olympic Games, hosting privileges were transferred to Helsinki as the runner