Finland. A XV Summer Olympic Games Merit Medal 1952 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac twenty-eight per cent from England

twenty-eight per cent from England

The lid incorporates a three-pronged brass lock on top and mounted in place via a large screwpost with brass tightener

the bottom right reads in white “S

five of the clasps are silver for two years' service

and Cross for External Theatres of Operations (bronze

Finland. A XV Summer Olympic Games Merit Medal 1952 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac twenty-eight per cent from EnglandFinland; Silver, maker marked, marked with the National crown, marked "916H" (916 Hopea = Silver), Helsinki city marked and date marked "Y6" (1952) on the edge, 31 mm, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was awarded to coaches, trainers and persons who have zealously promoted the training of Finland's team; to officials of the Organizing Committee who have distinguished themselves in the organization of the Games; to Managers of a