Cross of Summa

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SKU: 02.FIN.0161.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

  • Cross of Summa (Silvered White Metal) Obverse
  • Cross of Summa (Silvered White Metal) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Finland
  • Composition
    Silvered White Metal
  • Inscription
    Obv: SUMMA Rev: 1939 1940
  • Size
    44mm

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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