on a Gold hanging crown and double looped ring for suspension from its period original ribbon
becoming an Able Seaman on January 9
he suffered a gunshot wound to his left hand on August 12
constructed of cardstock with faux leather exterior
interior measuring 19 mm in diameter
Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Kenttaarmeija Hold on a Gold hanging crown(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers (Army). KENTTARMEIJA (Army). In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon, near extremely 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.