Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 United Republic of It was the second highest

It was the second highest paramilitary rank

the propeller held in place via a screwpost and nut combination

lacquered black medal with a silvered centrepiece incorporating red and blue paint on the insignia

the Cap Badge cleaned

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 United Republic of It was the second highest(Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red and white enamels, gilt lion and centrepiece ring, maker marked with the A. Tillander Limited insignia, marked with the National crown, marked "830H" (830 Hopea = Silver), city marked with a boat (Helsinki) and date marked "T7" (1972) on the integral ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.