The Prince Edward Island Highlanders were allied to the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) and were kitted as Black Watch except for badges
traces of the green felt protective liner remain
with some colour deterioration evident to the enamels of the arms
blue background and black border screen-printed on a white canvas
elongated attachment ends
Finland, Republic. Winter War 1939-1940 Medal, Ranikkopuolustus Auction The Prince Edward Island Highlanders(Talvisodan muistomitali). Instituted in 1940. RANIKKOPUOLUSTUS (Home Guard). 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.