Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction with approximately 50% of the

with approximately 50% of the original paint intact

gilt Greek coat-of-arms and dated "1940" on the lid

each unmarked and measuring 35 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

securing in place a period original leather frog

It was conceptualized around 1749-1750

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction with approximately 50% of the(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