Order of the Lion of Finland, Civil Division, Knight

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SKU: 01.FIN.0104.107.01.000

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

  • Order of the Lion of Finland, Civil Division, Knight Obverse
  • Order of the Lion of Finland, Civil Division, Knight Obverse
  • Order of the Lion of Finland, Civil Division, Knight Reverse

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Finland
  • Makers
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    41x44mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion, Knight's Cross, c.1972

(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.

History


The Order of the Lion of Finland was instituted on September 11, 1942. It was established as an award to recognize multiple types of merit within the actions of military personnel and civilians. Grand Master of the Order is the President of Finland.

The Finnish name of the Order is "Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta".

The award is structured as follows:
Commander Grand Cross
Commander Grand Cross Breast Star
Commander, I Class
Commander, I Class Breast Star
Commander
Knight, I Class
Knight (with round rosette)
Cross of Merit
Pro Finlandia Medal (awarded to artists and writers)

The Knight differs from the Knight I Class in that the latter is worn with a round rosette.

The Pro Finlandia Medal is a special Decoration and is only conferred upon artists and authors.

The ribbon for all Classes is dark red.

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