Artilleryman medal. ( Väinö Valve )
Artilleryman medal.
Official Finnish decoration, Awarded for Soldiers / officers or armed forces or volunteers of national defence for exceptional service and veritable work for Artillery branch of Defence. The first ( No: 1 w/ golden bar ) of these was given to Lt. General Väinö Valve, a national hero of Finland and Knight of Mannerheim Cross.
Not many of these are available, as the requirements for medal are fairly high.
Original ribbon, some marks of wear.
Diameter: 30mm