Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 United Republic of beneath the police insignia are

beneath the police insignia are two metal (magnetic) buttons that serve to hold the two ends of the folding panels in place

With very slight edge knocks

depicting the shadows of a happy couple

inscribed "LÉGION D'HONNEUR - OFFICIER" on the lid

decorated with laurel and oak leaf designs

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 United Republic of beneath the police insignia are(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted September 11 1942. In silver gilt, a white enamel cross, the obverse medallion featuring a rampant lion on a red enamel field, reverse plain, measures 49. 88mm (w) x 54. 48mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 42. 2 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, light gilt wear, in extremely fine condition.