Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction as well as both classes

as well as both classes of the Iron Cross

measuring 80 mm (w) x 114 mm (h))

South Australia when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private with the Australian Imperial Force at Adelaide

constructed of a lacquered black magnetic metal shell

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction as well as both classes(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers for the Battle of Suomussalmi . SUOMUSSALMI. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), original ribbon, 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. The Battle of Suomussalmi was