A Finnish Order Of The White Rose; Commander By A. Tillander United Republic of and flames between the arms

and flames between the arms of the cross

silver gilt and red enamelled insignias on an eight pointed silver star base

measuring 48 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 14 mm (h)

where for many days the crew were employed in burying the cable to Scotland in the frozen and rocky ground

Ernest Tabernacle of London

A Finnish Order Of The White Rose; Commander By A. Tillander United Republic of and flames between the armsA Finnish Order of the White Rose; Commander by A. Tillander; First Class; Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 50x50mm, hallmarked on suspension loop, with original neck ribbon, extensive enamel repair, with short section of ribbon with snaps, good fine. Star, in silver, center applique in silver gilt and enamels, marked A. Tillander on reverse, numbered 70087, catch slightly compressed, 80mm, fine. (C: 41)