Finland. A Cased Order Of The White Rose, 1St Class Commander Set, C.1942 Newly Listed the obverse with a crowned

the obverse with a crowned double-headed eagle superimposed on the cross

The two men were in the same company and the error likely occurred when they handed out the medals

Issued 1812-1852

XX - Awards of Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving LIfe at Sea

including a NSDAP Long Service Medal

Finland. A Cased Order Of The White Rose, 1St Class Commander Set, C.1942 Newly Listed the obverse with a crownedType II: Commander: two piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, 50. 2 mm, on a full length neck ribbon; and Breast Star: silver gilt and enamels, maker marked "A. TILLANDER" on the reverse cartouche, marked with three hallmarks, marked "813H" (813 Hopea = Silver) and date marked "O6" (1943) on the reverse on both the cartouche and the star, 76. 5 mm x 78. 8 mm, vertical pinback. Gilt wear evident on the areas between the star points on the Breast