Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, I Class Star, c.2000 Auction It is etched with a

It is etched with a ribbon banner inscribed "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit" (In Memory of my Service Period) flanked by oak leaves on either side

4 mm (w) x 46

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

and was badly injured

unfolding to reveal a two pages of black typewritten text

Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, I Class Star, c.2000 Auction It is etched with aInstituted 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