Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 Auction Archive It was awarded to the

It was awarded to the 2

a slotted purple felt medal bed

3rd Class - Silver

measuring 40 mm (w) x 24 mm (h)

Matching leather chin stap

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 Auction Archive It was awarded to the(Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red and white enamels, gilt lion and centrepiece ring, maker marked with the A. Tillander Limited insignia, marked with the National crown, marked "830H" (830 Hopea = Silver), city marked with a boat (Helsinki) and date marked "T7" (1972) on the integral ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.