Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 certificate_of_authenticity along with being in the

along with being in the Canadian Army (Active) from September 1

A unique set with a photograph and pair of rare signatures

inscribed "19

First Lieutenant Word returned to the United States on July 24

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 certificate_of_authenticity along with being in the(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted in 1942. In silver gilt and enamel, a white enameled cross, the obverse centerpiece bearing a rampant lion on a red enameled field, circumscribed by a ring decorated with crossed red ribbons, hanging on a suspension loop, inclusive of loop 74. 1 mm (h) x 50. 1 mm (w), on red neck ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, the coat of arms of Finland on the lid, inside