Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Auction with a red enameled edge

with a red enameled edge inscribed “Nationalsozialistische DAP” in black enamels

measuring 74 mm x 27 mm

The citation for Captain Richard Raymond Willis

The men of the Sharpshooters regiment were armed with various types of rifles

"B5194/39" and dated 1939"

Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Auction with a red enameled edgeTalvisodan muistomitali. Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers with Rannikkopuolustus (Home Guard) and Crossed Swords Clasps . In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), "RANNIKKOPUOLUSTUR" (Home Guard) clasp and crossed swords clasps on its original ribbon, spotting and surface wear evident on the reverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Finnish Winter War Medal was