Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Merit Cross, c.1942 certificate_of_authenticity there is no doubt this

there is no doubt this is the same original Spange pictured in the book

Maiu” in gilded lettering

Measures approximately 46cm (or 18 1/2 inches) in length

overall near very fine condition with approximately 50% of the original silvering still remaining

Unmarked cross

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Merit Cross, c.1942 certificate_of_authenticity there is no doubt this(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted in 1942. In silver, the obverse centrepiece in red enamels with a silver gilt lion, marked with the National crown, maker marked and marked "813H" (813 Hopea = Silver) on the obverse of the integral ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, scattered tarnishing, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Lion of Finland is one of three