Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal GTRexclude inscribed by his name above

inscribed by his name above

as was the government's apparent commitment to protect them from the expected incursions of non-Native prospectors and developers on the heels of the Norman Wells strike

original ribbon suspended from a hanger)

mounted to a silvered bronze wings base with a gilt and red enamelled crown

stamped on the reverse with the initials for “F

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal GTRexclude inscribed by his name above(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. RANIKKOPUOLUSTUS (Home Guard). In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 3 mm (w) x 35. 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.