Finland. An Air-Raid Precautions Award Medal 1953 with Case GTRexclude receiving clip on the left

receiving clip on the left end

stating that he had served with the Canadian Permanent Force since 1908 and that he was still serving with them as part of an Active Militia

measuring 203 mm (w) x 330 mm (h))

Latin cross with concave arms in bronze and blue

the label printed in black ink and inscribed "ROYAL FLYING CORPS / HEIGHT 5 Ft

Finland. An Air-Raid Precautions Award Medal 1953 with Case GTRexclude receiving clip on the leftBronze gilt, obverse illustrating an artillery bomb overlaying crossed cannons, inscribed "Ilmatorjunta" below, flanked by rows of leafing on either side, all on an intricate patterned background, reverse engraved "LK EV. TRANDEN" over the date "6. 12. 1953" (December 6, 1953), 60. 7 mm x 97. 3 mm x 6. 3 mm in height, gilt wear evident on the reverse, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, light