Finland, Republic. A Very Rare Order Of The Holy Lamb, Commander I Class Auction Archive 63 mm (w) x 44

63 mm (w) x 44

above a number “12” in Roman numerals

chipping and/or crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides

95 mm x 38

and bearing a hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire gull above an oak leaf wreath

Finland, Republic. A Very Rare Order Of The Holy Lamb, Commander I Class Auction Archive 63 mm (w) x 44(Pyhn Karitsan ritarikunta). Instituted in 1935. Two piece construction, in silver gilt with azure blue enamels, maker marked, marked with the National crown, marked "916H" (916 Hopea = Silver), Helsinki city marked and date marked "P7" (1968) on the reverse, obverse illustrating a Greek style cross, with seraphims in all four corners, the centre medallion illustrating the Lamb of God (Agnus dei), measuring 50 mm (w) x 54 mm (h) inclusive of its