Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Cross Of Merit, Boxed Auction Archive the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a Spanish national eagle

The Archduke Joseph Diamond

the cover with a black ink inscription of “STATUTEN DES KÖNIGLICH SÄCHSISCHEN ALBRECHTS-ORDENS VOM 31

measuring 36 mm (w)

It has grown into the foremost citizens’ organization to serve

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Cross Of Merit, Boxed Auction Archive the obverse consisting of a(Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. Four piece construction, lion in silver gilt centered upon a red enamelled disk, mounted to a silver cross base, marked with the crown national mark, maker marked "AT" within a diamond shaped border (Alexander Tillander, Helsinki), marked "830" (silver) and date marked "V7" (1974), measuring 41 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, traces of tarnishing evident on the arms