Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Koivisto Clasp GTRexclude who was to command the

who was to command the naval gunfire support groups through the amphibious operations ahead

1942 he was admitted to a field hospital for an unspecified illness

Soldbuch of Willy Sandow: 24 + 1 pages

measures 26 mm (w) x 29 mm (h) and is extremely fine condition

the obverse stamped “Stalag VIII-B

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Koivisto Clasp GTRexclude who was to command theTalvisodan muistomitali. Instituted in 1940. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), scattered surface wear on the reverse, very light contact, "KOIVISTO" battle clasp on its original ribbon, better than very 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.