Finland, Republic. An Order of the White Rose, Knight by Tillander, 1987 Auction the centrepiece in silver gilt

the centrepiece in silver gilt with blue enamels and a large red bead in the centre

otherwise mint/near mint condition

awarded for outstanding civil or military achievements

including a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords constructed of bronze

Finland, Republic. An Order of the White Rose, Knight by Tillander, 1987 Auction the centrepiece in silver gilt(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