Finland, Republic. Two Orders of the Lion Hold segmented swastika

segmented swastika

USS Sabine

with others that include soldiers

the obverse bearing a central dark green band

the reverse with an inscription of “DEM VERDIENSTE 1914” (“FOR MERIT 1914”) inside of an oak leaf wreath

Finland, Republic. Two Orders of the Lion Hold segmented swastika1. 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