Estonia, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Eagle Cross, Grand Cross Star, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity marked "STERLIZING OUTFIT FOR USE

marked "STERLIZING OUTFIT FOR USE WITH WATER BOTTLES / KEEP DRY" on the lid

The Order was presented in a single class in recognition of acts of gallantry

minor hairline cracks to white enamel

scattered surface wear on the obverse arms

but having lost much of its shine due to collecting patina from age

Estonia, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Eagle Cross, Grand Cross Star, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity marked "STERLIZING OUTFIT FOR USEKotkaristi teenetemaerk. Instituted in 1928. Three piece construction, silver eagle fronting a bronze gilt and black enamelled Maltese cross, mounted to an eight pointed faceted star base, measuring 17. 2 mm (w) x 19. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, on its original folded ribbon, extremely fine.