War of Kindred Nations Cross

SKU: 02.FIN.0128.101.01

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  • War of Kindred Nations Cross Obverse
  • War of Kindred Nations Cross Obverse
  • War of Kindred Nations Cross Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Finland
  • date of institution
    February 27, 1938

History


The Cross was instituted on February 27, 1938 and is awarded to participants of the White Finnish campaign of 1918-1922.

The Finnish Name of the Cross is "Heimosotaristi".

The cross with eyelet and loop for ribbon suspension has on it‘s observe stylised spruce branches between the arms. Moreover, it has a cross pattée imposed with a bear standing upright and holding a sword.

There are four swords between the arms of the cross emanating from a central rose of Finland on the reserve. The extremities of the upper and lower arms of the cross are each decorated with three roses of Finland.

The lateral arms inscribed with the dates "1918-1922".

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Versions

  • Price

    $250 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Rev: 1918 1922

  • Size

    40mm

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Miniatures

  • Price

    $70 USD

  • Size

    16mm

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Remarks

    The images of the Miniature War of Kindred Nations Cross are attributed to Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/kindred-nations-cross-heimosotaristi-1918-1922-miniature-p-12528.html

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