Item description
Vapaudenristin ritarikunta, 2. luokan Ansiomitali 1941 – The Order of the Cross of Liberty, Medal 2nd Class (in Bronze)
Order instituted on 4.3.1918 by Senat of the Republic, renewed 1939, and again 1941. Medal 2nd Class, Version with the Date 1941 on the back. Merit Medal was also called Teollisuusmitali (industry medal), and awarded for workers in military industry and other persons, which have supported Finnsih defensive effort. 33.438 Merit Medals were awarded.
Reference: Tiainen 1.3.24
Bronze, very nice condition, on old original ribbon.
