Miniature Winter War Bronze Medal

CATEGORY: Miniature

SKU: 02.FIN.0106.103.01.M.000

Estimated market value:

$95 USD

  • Miniature Winter War Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Miniature Winter War Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Miniature Winter War Bronze Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$95 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Finland
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Size
    17mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Miniature Winter War Bronze Medal are attributed to Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?products_id=12322

History


The Type I 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), "KENTTÄARMEIJA" (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", "TOLVAJÄRVI".

The ribbon may also be decorated with crossed swords.

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