Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Civil Division, I Class Knight's Cross Republic of Instituted on 17 March 1943

Instituted on 17 March 1943

Unusual (and unfortunate)

surmounted by a large silver gilt crown

an inscription of “JUDE” (“JEW”) has been stamped in blue ink

The order was founded in 1119 and was active until 1312 when it was perpetually suppressed by Pope Clement V by the bull Vox in excelso

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Civil Division, I Class Knight's Cross Republic of Instituted on 17 March 1943(Suomen Leijonan suurristi). An Order Of The Lion, Civil Division, I Class Knight's Cross. Instituted in 1942. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, gilt lion and centrepiece ring, well marked on ring including National crown, marked "AT" and "H081", measuring 40. 9 mm (w) x 45. 4 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its original ribbon, the ribbon is in used state and has a safety pin in the back, the enamels are intact , extremely fine. In