Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Grand Cross Breast Star Democratic Republic of the III Class) on the lid

III Class) on the lid

Accompanied by a modern portapee of cloth with yellow and golden wire is tied to the handle

171 mm x 239 mm

54” and “UNBANDIG BEINAND

including an Obergefreiter’s sleeve chevron

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Grand Cross Breast Star Democratic Republic of the III Class) on the lid(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted September 11, 1942. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, a five point star of smooth rays, with a cluster of three scaled rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a rampant lion on red enamels, the reverse with a vertical pin, reverse base is marked with the Finnish crown, 830 silver mark and L8 date mark denoting 1988, measures 85. 2 mm (w) x 84. 6 mm (h), enamels intact, light silver wear, very