Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Kenttaarmeija Auction Constructed of oval silvered nickel

Constructed of oval silvered nickel

one has a vertical pinback

silver hallmarked on catch and pin with boars head as well as the hallmark of Octave Lasne

bearing four bands of silver aluminum wire

large and very impressive

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Kenttaarmeija Auction Constructed of oval silvered nickel(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers (Army). KENTTARMEIJA (Army). In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon, near 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.