Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, I Class Star, c.2000 Auction who entered military service as

who entered military service as a conscript on 11 November 1943 but saw no active duties

unfolding to reveal a two pages of black typewritten text

on a hanger for suspension from its screwpost suspension

4 mm (w) x 46

unmarked but of typical IKOM

Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, I Class Star, c.2000 Auction who entered military service asInstituted May 16, 1995. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, Breast Star in silver, featuring an eight point star with smooth rays, the central insignia on the obverse presents a white enamel cross with black and blue edges, shapes in each quadrant, with three lions in the center, the reverse with a vertical pin with ring hook and dual stays, measures 79. 7 mm (w) x 79. 6 mm (h), enamels intact, very dark patina, a scarce decoration in very fine