Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Koivisto Clasp GTRexclude Lüdenscheid” and dated “1942” on

Lüdenscheid” and dated “1942” on the obverse

It was organized as a four battalion regiment with the 1st Battalion (perpetuating the 13th Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada)

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

and his unit was dedicated to monitoring the Atlantic coast

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Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Koivisto Clasp GTRexclude Lüdenscheid” and dated “1942” onTalvisodan 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.