Finland, Republic. A Silver Finnish Army Shooting Competition Medal 1930 Newly Listed at the age of 17

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

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 27308 of Friday

a silvered magnetic medal

which was part of the 23rd Brigade

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

Finland, Republic. A Silver Finnish Army Shooting Competition Medal 1930 Newly Listed at the age of 17In 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