Finland, Republic. Two Orders of the Lion Province of China 18 awarded for Saxony-Altenburg

18 awarded for Saxony-Altenburg

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

Distinguished Service Cross Original Ribbon

each constructed of silver-grey machine embroidery on blue-grey wool bases

Finland, Republic. Two Orders of the Lion Province of China 18 awarded for Saxony-Altenburg1. 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