Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Auction until January 25

until January 25

one for the War Merit Cross 2nd Class

The National Socialist origins of the relay have led to calls from some people to drop it from the Olympics

two are bronze

Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Auction until January 25Talvisodan muistomitali. Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers with Kenttarmeija (Army) Clasp. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), "KENTTARMEIJA" (Army) clasp on its original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Finnish Winter War Medal was awarded to those who served during the Winter War campaign against the Soviet Union.