Description
September 7th
which has caused the paint and the rough protective finish on the binoculars partially come off
blue and red inks
without silvering
affixed to a black painted wooden base via three bronze nails
Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity September 7th(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.