Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 Newly Listed accompanied by its period original

accompanied by its period original and full size sash ribbon

there was non-stop machine gun fire

Law served with USS Virginia for three months

and was subsequently extended to holders of similar office or position in other territories of the British Empire

a void for the bust of Hitler

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 Newly Listed accompanied by its period original(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted September 11 1942. In silver gilt, a white enamel cross, the obverse medallion featuring a rampant lion on a red enamel field, reverse plain, measures 49. 88mm (w) x 54. 48mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 42. 2 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, light gilt wear, in extremely fine condition.