Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Koivisto Clasp Auction Constructed of gold aluminum bullion

Constructed of gold aluminum bullion machine embroidery on a black rayon backer

von Gneisenau

It was stationed in Russia from April of 1942 until the end of the war in May 1945

before rejoining 25 Company

"British Military _____"

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Koivisto Clasp Auction Constructed of gold aluminum bullionTalvisodan muistomitali. Instituted in 1940. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), scattered surface wear on the reverse, very light contact, "KOIVISTO" battle clasp on its original ribbon, better than very 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.