Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Merit Cross, c.1942 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic King's crown fractured from star

King's crown fractured from star

original case of issue in very fine condition

the straps are secured in place with integral loops emanating from the tunic at the outer edge and with pebbled zink buttons on the inner edge

maker marked “DEP

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Merit Cross, c.1942 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic King's crown fractured from star(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted in 1942. In silver, the obverse centrepiece in red enamels with a silver gilt lion, marked with the National crown, maker marked and marked "813H" (813 Hopea = Silver) on the obverse of the integral ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, scattered tarnishing, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Lion of Finland is one of three