Finland. An Order Of The White Rose, Commander, By A. Tillander GTRexclude inscribed "DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS" on

inscribed "DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS" on the lid

an excellent example of this scarce award

5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

1899-1902 - The Guns at Colenso and Sanna's Post

Finland. An Order Of The White Rose, Commander, By A. Tillander GTRexclude inscribed "DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS" onInstitution Date January 28, 1919. Type II. A cross pattee in silver with white enamel arms, and a blue and white enamel rose obverse center medallion, crowned lions holding swords in each quadrant, reverse plain white enamels, marked AT denoting Tillander manufacture, the Finnish crown, and a silver 813H mark denoting manufacture between 1895 1972, measuring at 49. 9mm (w) x 54. 8mm (h to top of suspension ring) and weighing at 39. 7 grams, on period