Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type III for Finnish Soldiers
(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISÄNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31.5 mm (w) x 36.8 mm (h), surface rust evident on the obverse, light contact overall, original ribbon, very 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.

