Finland. Civil Defence Medal 2nd Class, with 1939-1940 clasp

Item description

Väestönsuojelun 2. luokan ansiomitali, 1939-1940 soljella – Civil Defence Medal 2nd Class, with 1939-1940 clasp (Winter War)

Instituted on 25.10.1940 for civil defence mertis in the so called Winter War (Talvisota), defending Finland against Soviet invasion 1939-1940. Later awarded also with 1941-1944 clasp, for merits in Continuation War.

Reference: Tiainen 15.3.2

Bronze, excellent condition, on the original old ribbon with period clasp.