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:
Central Karelian Isthmus Cross (Keski-Kannaksen risti, abbr. K-Kann mr)
War in Lapland Memorial Cross (Lapin sodan muistoristi, abbr. Lap mr) - later also called Talvisodan Lapin muistoristi ('Winter War Lapland Memorial Cross').
Western Karelian Isthmus Cross (Länsi-Kannaksen risti, abbr. L-Kann mr)
↑ "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.
↑ "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.
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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