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

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SKU: 01.FIN.0104.501.01.000

Estimated market value:

$650 USD

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    Estimated market value:

    $650 USD

    Attributes

    • Country
      Finland
    • Makers
      Alexander Tillander, Helsinki
    • Composition
      Silver gilt
    • Inscription
      Rev: PRO FINLANDIA
    • Size
      30mm

    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 Dec ...  oration and is only conferred upon artists and authors.

    The ribbon for all Classes is dark red.
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