of the unit or the authority. On the other hand, the Finnish municipalities and regions usually use heraldic motifs drawn from elsewhere, leaving the lion for state use (exceptions exist, such as the Coat of arms of Jakobstad). The Finnish lion also appears as an armed force's generals' rank insignia and in the navy as part of an officer's rank insignia. See also Flag of Finland Finnish national symbols Armorial of sovereign states References Vide also Dr Antti Matikkala, 'Finnish Heraldic Bookplates', The Heraldic Craftsman, No. 87, January 2015, www.heraldic-arts.com Bibliography Talvio, Tuukka. The Lion of Finland. . External links ThisisFINLAND – Finnish Coat of Arms Information from the Finnish Ministry of Interior on the arms of Finland National symbols of Finland Finnish heraldry Finland Finland Finland Finland Finland