Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus Auction with some colour deterioration evident

with some colour deterioration evident to the enamels of the arms

On his first day with the 1st CEB

elongated attachment ends

11 SFTS at Yorkton

George VI crowned profile with Indiae

Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus Auction with some colour deterioration evident(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.