Finnish Order of the White Rose
The Finnish Order of the White Rose ( Finnish Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun ritarikunta , Swedish Finlands Vita Ros' orden , abbreviation SVR R ) is the highest honor in the Republic of Finland . It was donated on January 28, 1919 by Reichsverweser Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim and statutes were added on May 16, 1919. The medal can be awarded to Finnish and foreign citizens for civil service to the country and for bravery in front of the enemy in war. It ranks second in the Finnish order system, after the Order of the Freedom Cross .
The Grand Master of the Order is the ruling President and the Order's Day is December 6th, Finland's Independence Day.
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Order classes
The order consists of five classes as well as an associated White Rose medal with three classes:
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Grand Cross - on special occasions with a collar
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Commander 1st class with star -
Commander II class
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Knight 1st class
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Knight II class
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Cross of Merit
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1st class medal (silver with gold cross) -
Medal II class (silver) -
Medal III. Class (bronze)
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Order decoration
The order cross is a white enameled narrow paw cross . In the middle medallion it shows the white heraldic rose of Finland against a blue background. In the corners of the cross there are Finnish lions from the national coat of arms. The lapel is smooth. The crosses of the upper four classes are gold-plated, those of the fifth class are silver-plated.
The silver medal star (first and second class only) is five-pointed and shows the white rose in its center against a blue background. The middle medallion is surrounded by a black enameled band with the inscription Isänmaan hyväksi (For the good of the fatherland). The star of the grand cross has partially gold-plated rays.
The Order's collar originally consisted of two elements: nine white roses, which symbolized Finland's provinces, and nine golden swastikas . The swastikas were removed in 1963 and replaced with stylized fir branches . The collar is only available to the President of the Republic, but it can also be awarded to foreign heads of state. The medal can also be awarded with diamonds .
In decorations with swords, the crossed golden swords are placed under the medallion of the star or the lion in cross angles.
The "Sign of the White Rose" is an order of women , a silver unenamelled order cross that is worn on the ribbon. In times of war, this bronze medal can be awarded with swords.
The medal of the White Rose shows the cross of the order on the obverse and is worn on its ribbon.
Carrying method
The Grand Cross is worn on a sash on the right shoulder and with a breast star . Commander I and II class decorate as a neck medal , the I class additionally with a breast star. First and second class knights wear the award on the ribbon on the left side of the chest, with a rosette attached to the first class ribbon. The medal is also worn on the ribbon on the left side of the chest in all three classes.
The ribbon is dark blue.
Known owner
See: Holder of the Order of the White Rose
literature
- Arnhard Graf Klenau: European Order from 1700. Klenau, Fridingen 1978, ISBN 3-921566-05-3 .
