Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers Auction with LDO paper slip

with LDO paper slip

founded by Emperor Yohannes IV in 1874 as the highest imperial honour

along scattered nips and scuff marks

20 mm (w) x 37

He was appointed as a Probationary Flight Sub-Lieutenant (Temporary) in the RNAS

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers Auction with LDO paper slip(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h), surface rust evident on the obverse, light contact overall, original ribbon, 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.