Order of the White Rose of Finland (Finland)

Details: Published: 10 April 2010 10 April 2010; Last Updated: 07 April 2012 07 April 2012

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(Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun / Finlands vita ros)

Date Instituted

28 Jan 1919

Requirements

Awarded for bravery or merit

Number awarded

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General der Kavallerie Hans Feige wearing the Grand Cross with Swords of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
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(Courtesy of Gareth Collins)

Comments

This was Finland's second highest decoration

Awarded in these classes:
Grand Cross (Sash & sash badge)
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Grand Commander (Commander 1st Class)
Commander
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Officer (Knight 1st Class)
Knight

Badge of the White Rose (women only)
Medal of the White Rose, 1st Class
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Medal of the White Rose, 2nd Class
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Medal of the White Rose, 3rd Class
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Photo courtesy of Emedals, Black Cross Military Collectibles & Henrik Revens

Sources used

Research by the AHF Staff