Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus Auction The Royal School was privately

The Royal School was privately funded

accompanied by the star of the order

picturesque city of Aachen had little military value in itself

measuring 14 mm (w) x 18

Footnote: The 5th Ranger Battalion was activated on September 1

Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus Auction The Royal School was privately(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.