Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus Auction with some colour deterioration evident

with some colour deterioration evident to the enamels of the arms

This is an award document for a Sudetenland medal (October 1st

with the central section "floating freely" from the binding

The Prince Edward Island Highlanders were allied to the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) and were kitted as Black Watch except for badges

traces of the green felt protective liner remain

Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus Auction with some colour deterioration evident(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.