becoming an Able Seaman on January 9
on a Gold hanging crown and double looped ring for suspension from its period original ribbon
the interior is fleece-lined
He was also awarded a Military Medal
Invalid states that he was treated for Anemia for two years prior to enlistment
Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Kenttaarmeija Hold becoming an Able Seaman on(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers (Army). KENTTARMEIJA (Army). In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon, near 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.