Finland. A XV Summer Olympic Games Merit Medal 1952 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac chipping evident in the green

chipping evident in the green enamels on the centrepiece)

a complete example

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

with contact marks and surface wear

Finland. A XV Summer Olympic Games Merit Medal 1952 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac chipping evident in the greenFinland; 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