Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers United Republic of Walker suffered a "gun shot

Walker suffered a "gun shot wound to the face" during a successful Canadian counterattack on a recently acquired German position

the intense Italian eagle to the right and inscribed "NEL NOME E NELL'AZIONE ROMANA" above

63rd - Button on style shoulder boards of mustard yellow wool

measuring a total of 850 mm x 46 mm

ornate frame attached with ring suspension

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Type Iii For Finnish Soldiers United Republic of Walker suffered a "gun shot(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed "KUNNIA ISNMAA" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h), surface rust evident on the obverse, light contact overall, original ribbon, very 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.