Miniature Cross of Summa

CATEGORY: Miniature

SKU: 02.FIN.0161.101.01.M.000

  • Miniature Cross of Summa Reverse
  • Miniature Cross of Summa Obverse
  • Miniature Cross of Summa Obverse
  • Miniature Cross of Summa Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Finland
  • Size
    17.5mm
  • Remarks
    The images of the Miniature Cross of Summa are attributed to Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?products_id=12454

History


The cross was instituted in 1940 is awarded for service in the Suokanta, Lahde, Merkki and Summankyla during the winter war.

The Finnish name for the cross is "Summan risti".

The blackened oxidised bronze cross has a loop for ribbon suspension.
On the obverse is an imposed silvered cross. In the centre is a crowned lion of Finland with the word "SUMMA' below. On the reverse are the years "1939 1940".

22000 of this cross have been awarded.

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