Finland, Republic. A Silver Finnish Army Shooting Competition Medal 1930 Newly Listed and 3) A Gold Merit

and 3) A Gold Merit medal

very fine Footnote: This example is published in “Eagles Recalled” by Waren Carroll on page 194

Instituted in 1099

at the age of 17 and enlisted for four years' service at Parris Island

Often worn by German instructors

Finland, Republic. A Silver Finnish Army Shooting Competition Medal 1930 Newly Listed and 3) A Gold MeritIn silver, maker marked, marked with the National crown hallmark, marked "916" (silver fineness), Helsinki city marked and date marked "Z5" (1929) on the edge, obverse illustrating the Finnish coat of arms framed by pine leaves and a ribbon banner inscribed "SUOMEN ARMEIJA" (Finnish Army), the perimeter edge in laurel leaves, reverse illustrating two crossed rifles and two downward pointing swords, along with four bombs in the centre, ribbon banners