Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Hold The SS Bau-Einsatz Ost was

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

Duplessie embarked Central Europe on November 19

and Eastern Defense Command and First Army

dated 22 March 1939

slight mothing and wear

Finland, Republic. A Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Suomussalmi Hold The SS Bau-Einsatz Ost was(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