Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 Auction 8 mm (w) x 40

8 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

with enamel wear to obverse center monogram which is slightly loose

issued on 8 October 1917

circa 1870-80

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 Auction 8 mm (w) x 40(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted in 1942. In silver gilt and enamel, a white enameled cross, the obverse centerpiece bearing a rampant lion on a red enameled field, circumscribed by a ring decorated with crossed red ribbons, hanging on a suspension loop, inclusive of loop 74. 1 mm (h) x 50. 1 mm (w), on red neck ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, the coat of arms of Finland on the lid, inside