Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Hold with “WRAV” in the quadrants

with “WRAV” in the quadrants between the arms

durable leather with a smooth finished black upper

ribbon loop and swords

with six distributed on each side

which condemned captured prisoners and ensured a high level of brutality by German soldiers against Soviet civilians

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Hold with “WRAV” in the quadrants(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers for the Battle of Suomussalmi . SUOMUSSALMI. 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. The Battle of Suomussalmi was