Order of the White Rose,Type II, Civil Division, I Class Commander Breast Star

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SKU: 01.FIN.0103.105.01.000

Estimated market value:

$375 USD

  • Order of the White Rose,Type II, Civil Division, I Class Commander Breast Star
  • Order of the White Rose,Type II, Civil Division, I Class Commander Breast Star Reverse
  • Order of the White Rose,Type II, Civil Division, I Class Commander Breast Star Marks

Estimated market value:

$375 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Finland
  • Makers
    Alexander Tillander, Helsinki
  • Composition
    Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: ISANMAAN HYVAKSI
  • Size
    80mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Star of the Order, in silver consisting of a five-pointed rayed star, depicting three gilded rays in each quadrant, obverse centre featuring a white heraldic rose on a blue enameled background, surrounded by the inscription ISANMAAN NYVAKSI, reverse with vertical pinback, hallmarked by Helsinki city mark, from 1919, “813H” (813 Hopea = Silver), together with the “National Crown” hallmark, maker’s mark of Viktor Lindman, measuring 77.70 mm (w) x 77.68 mm (h), heavily toned silver, remains good/fine.

History


The Order was established by Baron Mannerheim as an award to recognize foreign and Finnish military personnel and civilians for outstanding service to Finland.

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