Finland, Republic. An Order Of The White Rose, Commander Star, By Alexander Tillander Newly Listed An example of a of

An example of a of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1

Cases have previously occurred of men being reported "Missing" in similar circumstances and being subsequently arrested as absentees

single screwback and dual push pins on the reverse

exhibiting signs of mothing

Constructed of a two-piece black wool backer (indicating a rare early-war manufactured example)

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The White Rose, Commander Star, By Alexander Tillander Newly Listed An example of a ofSuomen Valkoisen Ruusun ritarikunta. Instituted in 1919. Type II (1936 ). Insignia in silver gilt with light blue, white and black enamels, mounted to a silver five pointed star base, maker marked "A. TILLANDER" (Alexander Tillander & Co. of Helsinki), marked with the National crown, marked "813. H" (813 Hopea = Silver), Helsinki city marked and date marked "M6" (1941) on the reverse, measuring 79 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact