Finland. A XV Summer Olympic Games Merit Medal 1952 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac slight manufacturing error one one

slight manufacturing error one one of the boards - the loophole is bigger than usual

chipping evident in the green enamels on the centrepiece)

five of the clasps are silver for two years' service

Instituted May 19 1802

a complete example

Finland. A XV Summer Olympic Games Merit Medal 1952 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac slight manufacturing error one oneFinland; 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