Order of the Lion of Finland, Military Division, Pro Finlandia Medal

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    • country
      Finland
    • date of institution
      September 11, 1942
    • makers
      Alexander Tillander, Helsinki

    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 Sta ...  r
    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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    • Price

      $650 USD

    • Composition

      Silver gilt

    • Inscription

      Rev: PRO FINLANDIA

    • Size

      30mm

    • Maker

      Alexander Tillander, Helsinki

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