Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Grand Cross Set In Case, C.1965, By A. Tillander Auction and three Socialist Republic items:

and three Socialist Republic items:

Cross for International Engagement with English on the reverse

all imposed on a deep blue enamel plaque with serrated edges

with some of the ebony finish having worn off

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Grand Cross Set In Case, C.1965, By A. Tillander Auction and three Socialist Republic items:(Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. Civil Division. A Grand Cross Set, comprising the badge, in silver, a white enamelled cross pattee, the obverse medallion with a rampant lion on a red enamelled field, the reverse is plain, marked on a ring with makers mark for A. Tillander, 813H silver fineness and crown import mark, measures 54. 1mm (w) x 59. 5mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on a full length red silk sash, in very fine