Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Kenttaarmeija Newly Listed trimmed with Imperial tri-colour threading

trimmed with Imperial tri-colour threading

a few during the civil war

scattered tarnishing evident on the reverse

the Partisans created the First Proletarian Brigade and on March 1

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Kenttaarmeija Newly Listed trimmed with Imperial tri-colour threading(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.