Finland, Republic. Two Orders of the Lion Hold The crown is fully surrounded

The crown is fully surrounded by a band of white wool piping

the obverse bearing a central dark green band

with others that include soldiers

Original ribbon with Five Year Service Bar

the grand magistry of the order is disputed among the two claimants to the headship of the former reigning House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as heirs of the House of Farnese

Finland, Republic. Two Orders of the Lion Hold The crown is fully surrounded1. An Order Of The Lion, Civil Division, I Class Knight's Cross (Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, gilt lion and centrepiece ring, well marked on ring including National crown, marked "813H", measuring 40. 9 mm (w) x 45. 4 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. 2. An Order of the Lion, Civil Division, Cross of Merit. (Suomen Leijonan