Finland, Republic. An Order Of The White Rose, Commander Star, By Alexander Tillander Newly Listed Footnote: On May 26

Footnote: On May 26

A 1937 Japan-China Incident War Medal - Bronze

with mint and unused ribbon

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

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 Footnote: On May 26Suomen 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