Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Koivisto Clasp GTRexclude 1942 he was admitted to

1942 he was admitted to a field hospital for an unspecified illness

Lüdenscheid” and dated “1942” on the obverse

composed of troops from Georgia

measures 26 mm (w) x 29 mm (h) and is extremely fine condition

the obverse stamped “Stalag VIII-B

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Koivisto Clasp GTRexclude 1942 he was admitted toTalvisodan muistomitali. Instituted in 1940. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), scattered surface wear on the reverse, very light contact, "KOIVISTO" battle clasp on its original ribbon, better than very 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.