Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse six o’clock arm

the reverse six o’clock arm with a silver content number of “800”

1944 stated “Pilot Officer TRUMAN is the Flight Engineer in a most gallant Lancaster aircrew and has now completed his tour of operations

He was posted to the Canadian Infantry Base Depot and was called up as a reinforcement to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in the French theatre

incurred by enemy rifle fire

Tsar Nicholas II authorized the striking and issue of medals commemorating the feat to all officers

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse six o’clock arm(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.