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The Order of the White Rose of Finland was established by Gustaf Mannerheim in his capacity as regent (temporary head of state) on January 28, 1919. [4] [5] The name comes from the victory of the White side in the Finnish Civil War 1918 and from the heraldic rose, of which there are nine argent ones on the coat of arms of Finland. [6]
The decorations of the Order of the White Rose of Finland are awarded "with swords" only for combat merits and the decorations of the Order of the Lion of Finland only for war-time military merits. As such merits are usually recognised by decorations of the Order of the Cross of Liberty, the awards of the Order of the White Rose of Finland ...
politician, Chancellor of the Order (1953–1963) 1889–1963 1962 Kauno Kleemola: Speaker of the Parliament of Finland (1962–1965) 1906–1965 1962 Martti Miettunen: Prime Minister of Finland (1961–1962, 1975–1977) 1907–2002 1962 Charles de Gaulle: President of France (1959–1969) 1890–1970 with Collar 1963 Josip Broz Tito
The Order of the Lion of Finland (Finnish: Suomen Leijonan ritarikunta; Swedish: Finlands Lejons orden) is one of three official orders in Finland, along with the Order of the Cross of Liberty and the Order of the White Rose of Finland.
The Order of the Cross of Liberty (Finnish: Vapaudenristin ritarikunta; Swedish: Frihetskorsets orden) is one of three official state orders in Finland, along with the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. The awards of the Order of the Cross of Liberty can be granted for both civil and military merits.
King Philippe : Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2004) Queen Mathilde : Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2004) King Albert II : Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Queen Paola : Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Others : None ; Order of Leopols at reception
Pages in category "Order of the White Rose of Finland" The following 50 pages are in this category, out of 50 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
During his life, Blick was granted several Finnish awards, the most notable of which are the Mannerheim Cross 2nd class, the Order of the Cross of Liberty and the Order of the White Rose of Finland. He also received the Norwegian Order of St. Olav, the Romanian Order of the Crown, and the German Iron Cross (both 1st and 2nd class). [1]