Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Koivisto Clasp GTRexclude Lüdenscheid” and dated “1942” on

Lüdenscheid” and dated “1942” on the obverse

maker marked "M4/24" (Friedrich Lindin

measures 26 mm (w) x 29 mm (h) and is extremely fine condition

and 653146

Additional clasps are issued for every eight years additional service in New Zealand & for six additional years in the United Kingdom

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Koivisto Clasp GTRexclude Lüdenscheid” and dated “1942” onTalvisodan muistomitali. Instituted in 1940. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), scattered surface wear on the reverse, very light contact, "KOIVISTO" battle clasp on its original ribbon, better than 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.