Finland, Republic. Two Orders of the Lion Hold Original ribbon with Five Year

Original ribbon with Five Year Service Bar

It was also awarded to civilians who took active part in military action who were killed

USS Sabine

The crown is fully surrounded by a band of white wool piping

Finland, Republic. Two Orders of the Lion Hold Original ribbon with Five Year1. An Order Of The Lion, Civil Division, I Class Knight's Cross (Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, gilt lion and centrepiece ring, well marked on ring including National crown, marked "813H", measuring 40. 9 mm (w) x 45. 4 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. 2. An Order of the Lion, Civil Division, Cross of Merit. (Suomen Leijonan