the interior is fleece-lined
becoming an Able Seaman on January 9
on a Gold hanging crown and double looped ring for suspension from its period original ribbon
along with taking four courses: Basic Training Boy Seaman (1899)
Invalid states that he was treated for Anemia for two years prior to enlistment
Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Kenttaarmeija Hold the interior is fleece-lined(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers (Army). KENTTARMEIJA (Army). In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon, near 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.