Finland WWII Winter War Commemorative Medal 1939 1940 with Stickpin of the 43rd Infantry Regiment

FINLAND: WW2 Commemorative Medal for the 
Winter War against the Soviet Union (1939-1940). 
With stickpin for the JR43 (43rd Infantry 
Regiment). The JR43 took part in the Battle of 
Kuhmo (07-13 Mar. 1940).
On the obverse a Finnish soldier in winter 
uniform encircled by the coat of arms of the 
provinces of Finland.
On the reverse:"KUNNIA ISÄNMAA" (Honor, 
Fatherland)
The medal was established in 1940 and was 
awarded to the participants of the Winter War 
against the USSR. 
The War began with the Soviet invasion of 
Finland on 30 Nov. 1939 and ended with the 
Moscow Peace Treaty on 13 Mar. 1940. 
Finland ceded territory representing 11% of 
its land area and 30% of its economy to the 
Soviet Union.
Soviet losses were heavy, and the country's 
international reputation suffered. 
The League of Nations deemed the attack 
illegal and expelled the Soviet Union from 
the League on 14 Dec. 1939.
The "Summa" clasp was awarded for the Battle 
of Summa, that was fought in 2 phases on 16–
22 Dec. 1939 and on 1–15 Feb. 1940. 
While the 1st battle was won by the Finns, in 
the 2nd battle the Russians succeed to brake 
through the defense line of the 41 reinforced 
concrete bunkers thus forcing (in conjunction 
with the several other breaches along the rest 
of the Mannerheim Line), General Mannerheim 
to order a general retreat to the Intermediate 
Line. 
The pin is scarce.

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WW2 1939 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos
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