Original wartime Knight Cross with enamel, hallmark on suspension – please refer to pictures
Key Information:
Country: Finland
Order: Order of the Lion of Finland
Class: Knight Cross
Year: 1942
Dimensions: approx. 45.36 × 41.06 mm
Composition: Silver with high-quality enamel
Case: Original period case with Finnish lion emblem (minor wear)
Medal Design:
Obverse: White-enamel cross with red central medallion featuring the Finnish lion in gilt.
Reverse: Plain white enamel cross.
Suspension: Original silver ring and connecting loop.
Hallmark: A silver hallmark is visible on the connecting loop between the ribbon and the cross (please refer to the pictures).
Ribbon: Correct period red ribbon.
For condition, please refer to the pictures. All dimensions are approx.
Condition:
Medal is in very good condition, showing slight patina on silver components and minimal wear to enamel.
The case is original with visible edge wear and small signs of age.
Hallmark on the loop is clear and visible.
Please refer to the pictures for all details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This wartime Knight Cross (1942) belongs to one of Finland’s most respected state orders.
Awarded during WWII (Continuation War period), it represents both military and civil merit.
Original 1942 pieces with hallmark and case are increasingly scarce and highly desirable among collectors.
Summary:
Authentic 1942 Knight Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland, complete with original ribbon, silver hallmark on suspension loop, and period case.
Ideal for collectors of Finnish, Nordic, or WWII-era decorations.
Please refer to the pictures.