Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal GTRexclude stamped on the reverse with

stamped on the reverse with the initials for “F

as was the government's apparent commitment to protect them from the expected incursions of non-Native prospectors and developers on the heels of the Norman Wells strike

It measures 365 mm with the scabbard on

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Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal GTRexclude stamped on the reverse with(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. RANIKKOPUOLUSTUS (Home Guard). In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 3 mm (w) x 35. 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.