Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Eagle Cross, I Class Star Auction Archive moth invasion evident along bottom

moth invasion evident along bottom edge

8 cm (w) x 8

sixteen Canada Shoulder Flashes

thence by descent to Sotheby’s

katakana “hi” mark under catch

Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Eagle Cross, I Class Star Auction Archive moth invasion evident along bottom(Kotkaristi teenetemaerk). Instituted on 24 February 1928. 1928 1950 issue. A beaded multiple rayed eight pointed star in polished silver, the obverse centre presents an enameled black Maltese cross in silver gilt, displaying a highly detailed silver Estonian eagle holding a sword and the Estonian coat of arms, with three blue lions on a silver shield, the reverse presents a principle pin assembly dual stays, measuring 85. 78 mm (w) x 85. 39 mm (h),