Mannerheim-ristin ritarien säätiö

Founded in 1954, Mannerheim-ristin ritarien säätiö is a foundation based in Helsinki, Finland working on heritage.

The Mannerheim-ristin ritarien säätiö (Foundation of the Mannerheim Cross Knights) is a public-benefit foundation based in Helsinki, Finland. It was established in 1954 by surviving Mannerheim Cross knights. Its purpose is to support activities that maintain and develop patriotic sacrifice and national defence will, to honour people who show courage, determination and selfless acts, and to preserve the tradition and memory of the Mannerheim Cross knights. It also provides financial assistance to knights and their families and descendants, supports research on the Mannerheim Cross and its recipients, and maintains archives of related material. Earlier activities included summer days and an annual rehabilitation camp for knights. The foundation has a supervisory council (valtuuskunta), a board and a managing director.