Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction as well as two sliders

as well as two sliders constructed of matching looped black leather

each unmarked and measuring 35 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

Fabricated from a maroon wool with fold down flaps in navy blue wool on either side

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

code-named Operation Archery

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Auction as well as two sliders(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