Memorial Cross (Finland)

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The Memorial Crosses (Muistoristi) are Finnish specific service medals of the Second World War, i.e. Winter War, Continuation War and Lapland War. [1] They are official awards of Finland and shall be worn after the other official awards in chronological order, however preceding later campaign medals (e.g. different United Nations Medals) and other generic awards for patriotic duty. [2]

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The Memorial Crosses are awarded by Suomen sotien 1939–1945 muistoristitoimikunta ('Memorial Cross committee of the wars of Finland 1939–1945'), which is represented by the board of the Disabled War Veterans Association of Finland (Sotainvalidien veljesliitto). Before awarding a Memorial Cross, the board must first consult two verified veterans of said formation, or their representatives. A certificate is issued alongside the Memorial Cross, and the Memorial Cross committee maintains a list of awardees of each Memorial Cross. [1]

Winter War Memorial Crosses

In the Winter War Memorial Crosses were awarded based on participation in different sectors of the theatre. These are:

[3] [4] [5]

Continuation War Memorial Crosses

In the Continuation War Memorial Crosses were awarded based on different formations. These are:

[4] [5] [6]

Winter and Continuation War Memorial Crosses

Several Memorial Crosses were awarded in both Winter and Continuation Wars. These are:

[4] [5] [6]

References

  1. 1 2 Finnish Presidential Decree, 3 December 1957
  2. ↑ "Kunniamerkkien keskinäinen järjestys". ritarikunnat.fi (in Finnish). Orders of the White Rose of Finland and of the Lion of Finland. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  3. ↑ "Talvisodan muistomitalit ja -ristit". veteraanienperintö.fi (in Finnish). Cadet and Officer Corps Association (Finland). Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 "Viime sotiemme muistoristit ja -mitalit". tammenlehva.fi (in Finnish). Tammenlehvän perinneliitto. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 "Talvi- ja jatkosodan muistoristit vv. 1939–1945". oulunnumismaatikot.fi (in Finnish). Oulun Numismaattinen Kerho. Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  6. 1 2 "Talvi- ja jatkosodan muistoristit". veteraanienperintö.fi (in Finnish). Cadet and Officer Corps Association (Finland). Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
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