Finland, Republic. Order of the Lion of Finland, Cross of Merit, Fullsize and Miniature United Republic of one measuring 36 mm (w)

one measuring 36 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

Class with Swords was awarded to 355 recipients

pin on reverse bent but otherwise better than fine condition

the Medal for the Defence of Leningrad

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered white cotton disc measuring 88 mm in diameter

Finland, Republic. Order of the Lion of Finland, Cross of Merit, Fullsize and Miniature United Republic of one measuring 36 mm (w)(Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. Fullsize: 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 "B8" (1979) on the obverse of the integral ring, measuring 41 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, large