Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus Hold the Observer and Squadron Operations

the Observer and Squadron Operations Officer

by Austrian maker C

then went to M-3 (1926)

mounted to a silver star base

Also inset into the handle is a silvered SA insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter

Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus Hold the Observer and Squadron Operations(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.