Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Hold dated 22 March 1939

dated 22 March 1939

Footnote: Hedley Randall May was born on April 6

As the final entry appears in the form of Franz’s service information on 4 May 1945

The SS Bau-Einsatz Ost was employed under the command of the SS Wirtschafthauptampt (SS Main Economic and Administrative Office) for the construction of military bunkers

final outer circle consisting of alternating tower and thunder clouds in blue enamel

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Hold dated 22 March 1939(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