Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers Buy Now Idar Oberstein”) on the reverse

Idar Oberstein”) on the reverse

and commanded the 169th Howitzer Battery

Schaefer of San Bruno

signed in pencil

with enamelled emblem for Royal Canadian Air Force named – JOHN A

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers Buy Now Idar Oberstein”) on the reverse(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h), surface rust evident on the obverse, light contact overall, original ribbon, 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.