WW2 FINLAND WINTER WAR SERVICE MEDAL SOVIET UNION 1939/1940 WW2 Following heavy losses

Following heavy losses

the Office of War Information quickly coordinated efforts to generate support for the war effort

Measures 12 1/2 inches overall

and so uses metal stamping instead of machined parts

mounted onto a stylized and decorative gilded brass back strap and ‘p’ shaped guard

WW2 FINLAND WINTER WAR SERVICE MEDAL SOVIET UNION 1939/1940 WW2 Following heavy lossesOriginal Finland Winter War Service Medal. Instituted in 1940 for Finnish Soldiers. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed KUNNIA ISNMAA on the reverse, measuring 31mm wide on its original ribbon, in exceptional condition. This clasp was awarded to those who were involved in home front defence. The Finnish Winter War Medal was awarded to those who served during the Winter War campaign against the Soviet Union.