Finland, Republic. An Order of The White Rose, First Class, Silver Merit Medal.

Instituted in 1919. Medal is silver, marked "830" for silver, measuring 30.2 mm in diameter, original ribbon,accompanied with it's original case, extremely good condition. The Order of the White Rose of Finland is one of three official orders in Finland, along with the Order of the Cross of Liberty, and the Order of the Lion of Finland. The President of Finland is the Grand Master of all three orders. The Order of the White Rose of Finland was established by Gustav Mannerheim in his capacity as regent(temporary head of state) on January 28,1919.The name comes from the nine roses argent in the coat of arms of Finland. The swastikas of the collar was replaced by fir crosses in 1963.The order can be granted for military as well as civilian Merit. The motto of the Order appears on the medallion translated as(For the well-being or benefit or advantage of the Fatherland).