Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 Auction Archive marked “W” for “Johann Wagner

marked “W” for “Johann Wagner & Sohn

the obverse with a monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm III topped by a royal crown

for overstaying his leave

constructed of silvered zink with a field-grey wool backer

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Commander, c.1942 Auction Archive marked “W” for “Johann Wagner(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