Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Commander I Class Cross, C.1954 Auction the latter maker marked "V&S"

the latter maker marked "V&S"

measuring 102 mm x 44 mm

Camp Borden" on the inside cover

Two Long Service Austrian Ribbon Bars - War Ribbon (with crossed bronze swords on ribbons)

a scarce wing

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Commander I Class Cross, C.1954 Auction the latter maker marked "V&S"(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.