Finland, Republic. An Order Of The White Rose, I Class Grand Cross Case, By A.tillander Auction maker marked "Glaser & Sohn

maker marked "Glaser & Sohn Dresden" on the inside lid

coded "R 321" at the lower left

The Commander Task Force Forty-two is pleased to commend you on you splendid performance of duty

It is dated to July 27

Finland, Republic. An Order Of The White Rose, I Class Grand Cross Case, By A.tillander Auction maker marked "Glaser & Sohn(Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun ritarikunta). Instituted in 1919. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, wooden framed, the exterior with a steel blue thatched look cloth covering on all sides, the lid bearing the Order of the White Rose insignia in gold coloured ink, inside lid lined in white satin, padded, maker marked "A. TILLANDER" and exhibiting the impressions of the once present badge and breast star, a white fabric wrapped cardboard insert