Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus certificate_of_authenticity made in Milano) on the

made in Milano) on the reverse

bearing four aluminum rank insignia

group of four awarded to Major J

including a visor cap wreath and cockade

Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus certificate_of_authenticity made in Milano) on the(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.