Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity According to the decree of

According to the decree of establishment

without silvering

affixed to a black painted wooden base via three bronze nails

glue residue on reverse of medal and ribbon

which has caused the paint and the rough protective finish on the binoculars partially come off

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity According to the decree of(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.