(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted September 11 1942. In silver, a white enamel cross, the obverse medallion featuring a rampant lion on a red enamel field, reverse plain, measures 40.75mm (w) x 45.2mm (h), weighs 22.0 grams including ribbon, dark patina, intact enamels, in extremely fine condition.
Contained in its original case of issue, a dark green-grey leatherette exterior with a rampant lion impressed on the lid, the interior features a silk lid maker marked A. TILLANDER, with a removable black velvet recessed medal bed with storage component below, measures 66mm (w) x 100mm (h) x 28mm (d), light scuffing around exterior, hinge and clasp functional, in extremely fine condition.

