Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Merit Cross, c.1942 Republic of Each strap measures 45 mm

Each strap measures 45 mm (w) x 100 mm (l)

surrounded by the inscription "DER SENAT DER FREIEN UND HANSESTADT HAMBURG"

1942 Work Pass worn in half

this design was adopted to replace the badge

A year later

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Merit Cross, c.1942 Republic of Each strap measures 45 mm(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