Order of the White Rose of Finland
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Type | State order |
Established | January 28, 1919 |
Country | Finland |
Seat | House of the Estates[1] |
Ribbon | Ultramarine |
Motto | Isänmaan hyväksi ('For the Good of the Fatherland') |
Eligibility | Finnish nationals and foreigners[2] |
Criteria | Distinguished service to the fatherland[2] |
Status | Currently constituted |
Founder | Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim |
Grand Master | Alexander Stubb[1] |
Chancellor | Jussi Nuorteva[1] |
Vice-Chancellor | Kari Jordan[1] |
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Website | ritarikunnat |
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First induction | February 12, 1919[3] |
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Next (higher) | (Order of the White Rose of Finland is the highest order) |
Next (lower) | Order of the Cross of Liberty |
![]() Ribbon of the Order of the White Rose of Finland |
The Order of the White Rose of Finland (Finnish: Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun ritarikunta; Swedish: Finlands Vita Ros’ orden) is one of three official orders in Finland, along with the Order of the Cross of Liberty, and the Order of the Lion of Finland. The President of Finland is the Grand Master of all three orders. The orders are administered by boards consisting of a chancellor, a vice-chancellor and at least four members. The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Lion of Finland have a joint board.
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