Finland, Republic. A Very Rare Order Of The Holy Lamb, Commander I Class Auction Archive above a number “12” in

above a number “12” in Roman numerals

63 mm (w) x 44

the crossguard features a sunwheel swastika engraved at the centre with extensions on either side in the form of stylistic down-swept wings

Kietz was promoted one last time on October 1

along with the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Finland, Republic. A Very Rare Order Of The Holy Lamb, Commander I Class Auction Archive above a number “12” in(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