Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 certificate_of_authenticity due to "exposure" while with

due to "exposure" while with the 13th Battalion

A unique set with a photograph and pair of rare signatures

small enamel chip on the reverse centrepiece

and in addition

all identified by handwritten captions situated beneath the images

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 certificate_of_authenticity due to "exposure" while with(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted in 1942. In silver gilt and enamel, a white enameled cross, the obverse centerpiece bearing a rampant lion on a red enameled field, circumscribed by a ring decorated with crossed red ribbons, hanging on a suspension loop, inclusive of loop 74. 1 mm (h) x 50. 1 mm (w), on red neck ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, the coat of arms of Finland on the lid, inside