Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Cross Of Merit, Boxed United Republic of reverse cartouche marked "Joseph Resch

reverse cartouche marked "Joseph Resch

on period bow ribbon

Sweden) on the edge

Wreath of Maple Leaves Brooch (in sterling silver

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion Of Finland, Cross Of Merit, Boxed United Republic of reverse cartouche marked "Joseph Resch(Suomen Leijonan suurristi). Instituted in 1942. Four piece construction, lion in silver gilt centered upon a red enamelled disk, mounted to a silver cross base, marked with the crown national mark, maker marked "AT" within a diamond shaped border (Alexander Tillander, Helsinki), marked "830" (silver) and date marked "V7" (1974), measuring 41 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, traces of tarnishing evident on the arms