Finland WWII Winter War Commemorative Medal 1939 1940 with Taipale Clasp

FINLAND: WW2 Commemorative Medal for 
the Winter War against the Soviet Union 
(1939-1940). 
With "Taipale" clasp.
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 "Taipale" clasp was awarded for the 
operations on the Taipale Peninsula at the 
eastern end of the Mannerheim Line.

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WW2 1939 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos
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