Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Commander I Class Cross, C.1954 United Republic of measuring 270 mm in length

measuring 270 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard

the bond or certificate was issued

Charleston) and returned home

accompanied by replaced ribbon bar

dark green and brown embroidery at the mid-point

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Commander I Class Cross, C.1954 United Republic of measuring 270 mm in length(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted 11 September 1942. A straight armed cross paty in silver gilt and white enamel, two piece construction, bronze gilt lion on red background with a gilt and red outer circle, white enamel reverse, hallmarked on integral ring with A7 date mark (1954), an oval import crown and standard mark of 813H, measuring 49. 58 mm (w) x 53. 78 mm (h), with flat suspension loop on replacement red ribbon, near very fine.