Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Auction as evidence by the date

as evidence by the date on the reverse

consisting of a very detailed gold cross pattée with four white enameled arms

creased at the upper right)

arriving in England on the 29th

Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Auction as evidence by the dateTalvisodan muistomitali. Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers with Rannikkopuolustus (Home Guard) and Crossed Swords Clasps . In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), "RANNIKKOPUOLUSTUR" (Home Guard) clasp and crossed swords clasps on its original ribbon, spotting and surface wear evident on the reverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Finnish Winter War Medal was