Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity affixed to a black painted

affixed to a black painted wooden base via three bronze nails

glue residue on reverse of medal and ribbon

Not only Italian soldiers were awarded

September 7th

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity affixed to a black painted(Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red and white enamels, gilt lion and centrepiece ring, maker marked with the A. Tillander Limited insignia, marked with the National crown, marked "830H" (830 Hopea = Silver), city marked with a boat (Helsinki) and date marked "T7" (1972) on the integral ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.