Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Auction 42 mm long pin

42 mm long pin

The men of the Sharpshooters regiment were armed with various types of rifles

with a red enameled edge inscribed “Nationalsozialistische DAP” in black enamels

was worn on uniform

measuring 74 mm x 27 mm

Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Auction 42 mm long pinTalvisodan muistomitali. Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers with Rannikkopuolustus (Home Guard) and Crossed Swords Clasps . In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), "RANNIKKOPUOLUSTUR" (Home Guard) clasp and crossed swords clasps on its original ribbon, spotting and surface wear evident on the reverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Finnish Winter War Medal was