WW2 FINLAND WINTER WAR SERVICE MEDAL SOVIET UNION 1939/1940 WW2 and so uses metal stamping

and so uses metal stamping instead of machined parts

mounted onto a stylized and decorative gilded brass back strap and ‘p’ shaped guard

used to differentiate the bayonets from the P-1907 for the SMLE rifle

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and spine / Blade length is 9 6/8 inches / Overall length is 15 inches / Scabbard is missing / Blade has a sharpe edge / Wooden grips show some wear / Piece is optional and hard to find

WW2 FINLAND WINTER WAR SERVICE MEDAL SOVIET UNION 1939/1940 WW2 and so uses metal stampingOriginal Finland Winter War Service Medal. Instituted in 1940 for Finnish Soldiers. In blackened iron, magnetic, inscribed KUNNIA ISNMAA on the reverse, measuring 31mm wide on its original ribbon, in exceptional condition. This clasp was awarded to those who were involved in home front defence. The Finnish Winter War Medal was awarded to those who served during the Winter War campaign against the Soviet Union.