Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction code-named Operation Archery

code-named Operation Archery

as well as two sliders constructed of matching looped black leather

gilt Greek coat-of-arms and dated "1940" on the lid

securing in place a period original leather frog

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction code-named Operation Archery(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. Type III for Finnish Soldiers for the Battle of Suomussalmi . SUOMUSSALMI. 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. The Battle of Suomussalmi was