Finland, Republic. Two Orders of the Lion Province of China The Legion was the first

The Legion was the first European Order that was created as an Order of Merit

Distinguished Service Cross Original Ribbon

the edge bordering the leather wrap on both the cap and tip trimmed in a band of laurel leaves

maker marked "МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР" (Monetny Dvor) and number engraved "490024" on the reverse

along with a manufacture date of “M39”

Finland, Republic. Two Orders of the Lion Province of China The Legion was the first1. 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