Finland, Republic. Nine Second War Items

Includes:

1. two Winter War Commemorative Medals 1939-1940, Type III for Finnish Soldiers (Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. Both medals with 1 Clasp - KENTTÄARMEIJA (Army): in blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISÄNMAA" on their reverses, measuring 31 mm (w) x 39.3 mm (h) each inclusive of their integral suspensions, original ribbons, one of which has the ends sewn in place on the reverse.

2. two Enlisted Man's Cap Badges: in silvered bronze with blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 20 mm in diameter, both prongs intact.

3. five Army Cap Badges c. 1940: two-piece construction, Finnish lion insignia in bronze gilt, affixed to a bronze and red enamelled domed base, unmarked, measuring 20.5 mm in diameter, both prongs and enamels intact. Extremely fine.

Footnote: The Winter War Commemorative Medal was instituted on August 2, 1940 and awarded for service in the Winter War of 1939-1940.