Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of The Eagle, Iv Class Auction well worn cross

well worn cross

” on the underside

Footnote: William John Edward Maxwell

thick padding

There is some white stains on the shoulders and the underside of the collar

Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The Cross Of The Eagle, Iv Class Auction well worn crossInstituted 17 February 1928. Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with black enameled arms, the obverse with a central silver Estonian national eagle clutching a sword and shield bearing a national coat of arms, the reverse with a black enameled medallion with a gilt date of 24. II. 1928, the arms with a gilded inscription of PRO PATRIA (FOR THE FATHERLAND), unmarked, measuring 46. 92 mm (w) x 47. 15 mm (h),