Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 Archive center separately applied (in silver)

center separately applied (in silver)

light loss of gilt

maker marked with LDO code “L22” for Glaser & Söhne

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

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 Archive center separately applied (in silver)(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.