Finland – Order of the Holy Lamb, knight I class

Description

The Order of the Holy Lamb was instituted on June 20, 1935 by the Synod of the Orthodox Church of Finland. It was founded as an Award to recognize distinguished ecclesiastics and laymen for outstanding works of charity and other contributions to the Finnish Orthodox Church. 

Two-piece construction, in silver gilt with azure blue enamels, maker marked, marked with the control stamp, “925” (925=Silver), date marked “L8” (1988) and the jewellers mark “Tillander” on the reverse. The obverse illustrating a Greek-style cross, with seraphims in all four corners, the center medallion illustrating the Lamb of God (Agnus dei), intact enamels, in original blue case with the makers name inside the lid “Tillander”.