Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Coast Guard (Kotijoukot) Clasp Hold He left for overseas service

He left for overseas service on August 12

Vittorio Emanuelle III (bronze

below the eagle is three colored Officer’s grade cockade

blue enameled script cartouche denoting issue for non-Muslim

but with a sticker of “Thüringen - Kreis Sonnenberg” on the reverse

Finland. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers With Coast Guard (Kotijoukot) Clasp Hold He left for overseas serviceFinland; Blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, 31. 3 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), "KOTIJOUKOT" clasp affixed to its original ribbon with safety pin attachment, extremely fine. Footnote: The Finnish Winter War Medal was awarded to those who served during the Winter War campaign against the Soviet Union.