Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity incurred by enemy rifle fire

incurred by enemy rifle fire

Tsar Nicholas II authorized the striking and issue of medals commemorating the feat to all officers

Estates Application and Application Recommending Zarifor the Efficiency Medal (dated July 22

Vienna (marked on ring)

with original ink signature of Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Hermann Prieß

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity incurred by enemy rifle fire(Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. In silver with red and white enamels, gilt lion and centrepiece ring, maker marked with the A. Tillander Limited insignia, marked with the National crown, marked "830H" (830 Hopea = Silver), city marked with a boat (Helsinki) and date marked "T7" (1972) on the integral ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.