A Finnish Order Of The White Rose; Commander By A. Tillander Newly Listed and the Grand Cross with

and the Grand Cross with Grand Cross Breast Star was added to the Order in 1933 by Boris III

the obverse medallion presents a crown on a blue enamel field

arriving in England on May 24th

very scarce decoration

Here is where the controversy begins

A Finnish Order Of The White Rose; Commander By A. Tillander Newly Listed and the Grand Cross withA Finnish Order of the White Rose; Commander by A. Tillander; First Class; Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 50x50mm, hallmarked on suspension loop, with original neck ribbon, extensive enamel repair, with short section of ribbon with snaps, good fine. Star, in silver, center applique in silver gilt and enamels, marked A. Tillander on reverse, numbered 70087, catch slightly compressed, 80mm, fine. (C: 41)