Mannerheim Cross
The Mannerheim Cross of the Cross of Liberty (Mannerheim-risti / Mannerheimkorset) is a Finnish military decoration introduced after the Winter War and named after Marshal Mannerheim. The award was introduced into the Order of the Cross of Liberty and a bearer of the cross is called a Knight of the Mannerheim Cross. While the 1st class is the 5th and the 2nd class the 9th in the order of precedence of Finnish awards, the Mannerheim Cross 2nd class has become the most distinguished military award in Finland.
External link
- Information about the decoration (Mannerheim.fi)
- More information and a list of all Knights of the Mannerheim Cross
~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Notable Knights of the Mannerheim Cross |
| ► | People who were decorated twice |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External link |
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