Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity with original ink signature of

with original ink signature of Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Hermann Prieß

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

design with fixed suspender

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

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The Lion, Knight's Cross, C.1972 certificate_of_authenticity with original ink signature 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.