Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, I Class Star, c.2000 Auction on a hanger for suspension

on a hanger for suspension from its screwpost suspension

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

He was captured by the Croatian Ustasha unit in Petrinja on 10th April 1941

the longest consisting of 1) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class ribbon

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 on a hanger for suspensionInstituted 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