Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Grand Cross Breast Star Province of China he was admitted to Moore

he was admitted to Moore Barracks Hospital at Shorncliffe on September 24

After two weeks in Mustapha

a blue enameled surround featuring the motto of the order “Suscipere et finire” (To finish what was started)

exhibiting attractive age patina with evident period manufacture

and two Commemorative Medals 1898 "Signvm Memoriae" (in bronze gilt

Finland, Republic. An Order of the Lion of Finland, Grand Cross Breast Star Province of China he was admitted to Moore(Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta). Instituted September 11, 1942. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, a five point star of smooth rays, with a cluster of three scaled rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a rampant lion on red enamels, the reverse with a vertical pin, reverse base is marked with the Finnish crown, 830 silver mark and L8 date mark denoting 1988, measures 85. 2 mm (w) x 84. 6 mm (h), enamels intact, light silver wear, very