Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 Auction A well-preserved tunic in the

A well-preserved tunic in the style provided to Axis prisoners of war (POWs) in captivity in the United States

the eagle's head facing to its right

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5 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed rifles suspension

he was reprimanded for attempting to sell Government Property on February 12

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 Auction A well-preserved tunic in the(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