Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 Auction Archive the reverse unused and with

the reverse unused and with a Hoffmann studio mark

the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika

Footnote: Neraltino Flores Dos Santos

There is evidence that insignia have been removed from both shoulder boards

presenting wearing edges

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 Auction Archive the reverse unused and with(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.