Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Archive Michelsen case of issue

Michelsen case of issue

revised sleeve rank insignia

consisting of a four-armed star with arabesques between the arms of the cross

to do honour to old knights

engraver marked "P

Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Archive Michelsen case of issueTalvisodan muistomitali. Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers with Kenttarmeija (Army) Clasp. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), "KENTTARMEIJA" (Army) clasp on its original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Finnish Winter War Medal was awarded to those who served during the Winter War campaign against the Soviet Union.