Description: (Explorer, Ethnographer)
Eric von Rosen, a Swedish explorer and ethnographer, made significant contributions to aviation and ethnography. He played a vital role in establishing the Finnish Air Force in 1918 by gifting an aircraft to Finland. Von Rosen also popularized the swastika symbol in Sweden by using it as his personal owner's mark. His work in aviation and ethnography demonstrated his dedication to exploration and cultural understanding, leaving a lasting impact on both fields.