Finland, Republic. An Order of the White Rose, Knight by Tillander, 1987 Auction He was later to achieve

He was later to achieve the rank of Staff Sergeant

minor chips to blue enamel ring

The award was approved in April 1963 and was officially awarded on May 7

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Finland, Republic. An Order of the White Rose, Knight by Tillander, 1987 Auction He was later to achieve(Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun ritarikunta). Instituted January 28, 1919 by Baron Mannerheim. Type II. Civil Division. In silver gilt, a white enamel cross with lions holding swords in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a white enamelled rose surrounded by a blue ring, the reverse is plain, measures 40. 6 mm (w) x 45. 3 mm (h), weighs 31. 61 grams (with ribbon), marked 925, Finnish Crown, and AT maker mark denoting Tillander, and date mark K8