Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Cross Of Merit, Boxed United Republic of on period bow ribbon

on period bow ribbon

Wreath of Maple Leaves Brooch (in sterling silver

one octangular and one round

a worn example that remains better than extremely fine

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Cross Of Merit, Boxed United Republic of on period bow ribbon(Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. Four piece construction, lion in silver gilt centered upon a red enamelled disk, mounted to a silver cross base, marked with the crown national mark, maker marked "AT" within a diamond shaped border (Alexander Tillander, Helsinki), marked "830" (silver) and date marked "V7" (1974), measuring 41 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, traces of tarnishing evident on the arms