Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction 1917 to January 4

1917 to January 4

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

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

Each regiment of artillery II Polish Corps were selected after two officers who were directed to Cairo for a medical examination and then to Pretoria

as well as two sliders constructed of matching looped black leather

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction 1917 to January 4(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