Estonia. An Order Of The Eagle Cross, V Class Knight, C.1930 Hold and remains very fine

and remains very fine

/ Missing Dec 4 - 1916" on the papered reverse)

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia

signed by Colonel W

and was awarded only after the end of the War

Estonia. An Order Of The Eagle Cross, V Class Knight, C.1930 Hold and remains very fine(Kotkaristi teenetemrk). Instituted 1928. Civil Division. Constructed of silver gilt, an outstanding enameled black Maltese Cross with gilded edges, the obverse centre presenting a silver Estonian Eagle clutching a sword and an Estonian shield partially enameled, the reverse inscribed by institution date of 24 II 1928, with motto Pro Patria (For Fatherland) along the arms, measuring 47 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), suspended by replacement ribbon, with