Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus certificate_of_authenticity and III Class: in silvered

and III Class: in silvered aluminum with red enamels

group of four awarded to Major J

with an enameled crowned Spanish shield on the centre

measuring 202 mm (w) x 230 mm (h))

Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus certificate_of_authenticity and III Class: in silvered(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. RANIKKOPUOLUSTUS (Home Guard). 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.