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  2. Order of the Lion of Finland - Wikipedia

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    The Order of the Lion of Finland was established on September 11, 1942. [3] At that time, Finland was waging the Continuation War . Wartime diplomacy included a heightened need to decorate, particularly foreigners from aligned countries, chiefly Germany.

  3. Orders, decorations, and medals of Finland - Wikipedia

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    Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland Suomen Leijonan ritarimerkki Riddartecknet av Finlands Lejons orden: FL K SL R FLO R: 29: Cross of Merit of the Order of the White Rose of Finland Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun ansioristi Förtjänstkorset av Finlands Vita Ros’ orden: FWR Cm SVR Ar FVR Fk: 30: Cross of Merit of the Order of the Lion of Finland

  4. List of country subdivision flags in Europe - Wikipedia

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    Flag of Central Finland: A banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms. Ratio: 1:1 Flag of Central Ostrobothnia: A banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms 1998– Flag of Kainuu: A banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms designed by a Finnish heraldist Olof Eriksson in 1978. The flag itself was adopted in 25.6.1998 ...

  5. Order of the Lion - Wikipedia

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    Order of the Lion of Finland; Order of the Netherlands Lion; Order of the Norwegian Lion; Royal Order of the Lion, Kingdom of Belgium; Order of the Lion (France) Order of the White Lion, Czech Republic; Order of the Zähringer Lion, (Baden) Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau; House Order of the Golden Lion (Hesse-Kassel) Order of the ...

  6. Category : Recipients of the Order of the Lion of Finland

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  7. Flags of Europe - Wikipedia

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    Flag of Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland is one of the home nations that forms the United Kingdom. The 'Ulster Banner' (Ulster Scots: Ulstèr Bannèr; Irish: Meirge Uladh) was the official flag of Northern Ireland between 1953 and 1973, however, its use is now unofficial and Northern Ireland lacks a unique official flag. 14th century –

  8. Finnish national symbols - Wikipedia

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    Finnish national symbols are natural symbols or Finnish national works and prominent figures that are commonly associated with Finland. [1] The most recognized national symbols include the flag of Finland and the lion featured on the Finnish coat of arms. [2]

  9. Lion (heraldry) - Wikipedia

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    Lion as a primary charge in the coat of arms of Finland (1978 design, based on the 16th-century coat of arms of the Grand Duke of Finland). The lion is a common charge in heraldry . It traditionally symbolises courage , nobility , royalty , strength, stateliness and valour , because historically the lion has been regarded as the "king of beasts ...