becoming an Able Seaman on January 9
Towards the left on the sweatband is a maker’s mark in silver lettering - it is illegible
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)
constructed of cardstock with faux leather exterior
Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Kenttaarmeija Hold becoming an Able Seaman on(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.