Swiss Border Besetzung Medal 1940

In 1940, a special Swiss iron commemorative medal was issued to commemorate the military mobilization of troops on the Swiss border between 1939 and 1941.

This period of mobilization, also known as the "Grenzbesetzung," was crucial for Swiss neutrality during the Second World War.

• Grenzbesetzung Medal (1940): An iron medal with a diameter of approximately 6 cm, specifically minted to commemorate border security.
• Reason: In June 1940, following the fall of France, Switzerland became surrounded by the Axis powers. The medal served as a tribute to the soldiers who guarded the country's sovereignty under the strategy of General Henri Guisan.