Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 GTRexclude 1936 and sent to Axum

1936 and sent to Axum

each constructed of cardboard-reinforced red wool and bearing four bands of silver aluminum wire

Between January 10 and February 14

green cardstock

Army Air Force Aircrew Collar Badge (silvered metal

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 GTRexclude 1936 and sent to Axum(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted in 1942. In silver gilt and enamel, a white enameled cross, the obverse centerpiece bearing a rampant lion on a red enameled field, circumscribed by a ring decorated with crossed red ribbons, hanging on a suspension loop, inclusive of loop 74. 1 mm (h) x 50. 1 mm (w), on red neck ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, the coat of arms of Finland on the lid, inside