Winter War Medal, Type III

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SKU: 02.FIN.0106.301.01.000

Estimated market value:

$75 USD

  • Winter War Medal, Type III (with clasp "ILMAPUOLUSTUS") Observe

Estimated market value:

$75 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Finland
  • Composition
    Iron
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1939-1940 Rev: KUNNIA ISANMAA
  • Size
    32mm

History


The Type III Medal was instituted on August 2, 1940 and awarded to those who served during the Winter War campaign against the Soviet Union.

The Finnish Name of the Medal is "Talvisodan muistomitali".

The ribbon of Medals awarded to Military Branch recipients may feature clasps reading, "ILMAPUOLUSTUS" (Air Force), "KENTTĂ„ARMEIJA" (Army), "KOTIJOUKOT" (Coastal Guard), "RANNIKKOPUOLUSTUS" (Home Guard).

The ribbon of Medals awarded to recipients who was at the front area may feature clasps reading, "KAINUU", "KARJALA", "KARJALAN KANNAS", "KOIVISTO", "LAPPI", "MANTSINSAARI", "POHJOIS-KARJALA", "SUMMA", "SUOMUSSALMI", "TAIPALE LAATOKAN", "TOLVAJĂ„RVI".

The ribbon may also be decorated with crossed swords.

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