Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 Archive the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered BeVo-style Croatian national emblem

dated April 1st

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing stylized gilt initials of “RP” for “Rzeczpospolita Polska” (“Republic of Poland”)

Burnside was assigned to the Royal Canadian Army Cadets School at Camp Borden in a teaching roll on March 31

center separately applied (in silver)

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 Archive the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered(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.