Cross of Merit of the Finnish Olympic Games, I Class

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  • Cross of Merit of the Finnish Olympic Games, I Class
  • Cross of Merit of the Finnish Olympic Games, I Class

Attributes

  • country
    Finland
  • date of institution
    July 21, 1951
  • makers
    Alexander Tillander, Helsinki
  • remarks
    The First class was awarded 283 times, 116 of those were to individuals of Finnish nationality.

History


This medal was awarded by the president to personnel of the XV Olympic games for "distinguished services during the games". The 1st Class Cross was awarded to personnel in a leadership position.

283 of the 1st Class Crosses were awarded.

The Obverse shows a white five-armed cross with the Finnish Lion and the Olympic rings in the middle. On the Reverse is the year 1952.

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Cross of Merit of the Finnish Olympic Games, I Class

  • Price

    $750-900 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: 1952

  • Size

    52x75mm

  • Maker

    Alexander Tillander, Helsinki

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