Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus certificate_of_authenticity paper strip glued in place

paper strip glued in place at the front on the body of the bicorn under the sweatband

inscribed "REG 14/1919" below the arms

the other having broken off)

A Scarce German Eagle Order

3 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar

Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus certificate_of_authenticity paper strip glued in place(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. RANIKKOPUOLUSTUS (Home Guard). In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Finnish Winter War Medal was instituted on August 2, 1940 and awarded to those who served during the Winter War campaign against the Soviet Union.