Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 Newly Listed Law served with USS Virginia

Law served with USS Virginia for three months

5 cm ornate blade

The watch fob constructed of a black silk ribbon that is attached to the bottom of the badge

accompanied by its period original and full size sash ribbon

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Commander, C.1942 Newly Listed Law served with USS Virginia(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.