Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction code-named Operation Archery

code-named Operation Archery

It was conceptualized around 1749-1750

Fabricated from a maroon wool with fold down flaps in navy blue wool on either side

1917 to January 4

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction code-named Operation Archery(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers for the Battle of Suomussalmi . SUOMUSSALMI. 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. The Battle of Suomussalmi was