Finland, Kingdom. An Order Of The Lion, Knight By A. Tillander Hold the reverse bearing a central

the reverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded Bavarian lion rampant

and greatly facilitated the rapid mobilization and training of urgently needed man power

the obverse overlaid by a gilt Maltese Cross with ball finials

the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreathed

A mixed lot of three Eastern People’s Decorations

Finland, Kingdom. An Order Of The Lion, Knight By A. Tillander Hold the reverse bearing a central(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted September 11 1942. In silver, a white enamel cross, the obverse medallion featuring a rampant lion on a red enamel field, reverse plain, measures 40. 75mm (w) x 45. 2mm (h), weighs 22. 0 grams including ribbon, dark patina, intact enamels, in extremely fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a dark green grey leatherette exterior with a rampant lion impressed on the lid, the interior features