Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 GTRexclude the other end with an

the other end with an interior tongue bearing eight sets of dual eyelets

with some light remnants on the reverse from collector’s mounting

featuring a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials

He is famous for commanding the USS Kearsarge

superb quality

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 GTRexclude the other end with an(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.