Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus certificate_of_authenticity Medal of the War Merit

Medal of the War Merit Cross - Bronze gilt on zinc

with an arm length of 610 mm and an overall body length of 648 mm

illustrating the RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst) on the obverse

A Scarce German Eagle Order

Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus certificate_of_authenticity Medal of the War Merit(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.