Estonia, Independent. An Order Of The Eagle Cross, Ii Class Commander, By Roman Tavast, C.1930 Auction (Ordre des Palmes Académiques)

(Ordre des Palmes Académiques)

with a small loop added on the top of the medal

1800 - Knights Cross in Gold and enamels

inscribed “Fürchte Gott und Befolge seine Befehle” (Fear God and Follow his Commands)

Estonia, Independent. An Order Of The Eagle Cross, Ii Class Commander, By Roman Tavast, C.1930 Auction (Ordre des Palmes Académiques)(Kotkaristi teenetemrk). Instituted 1928 by the Estonian Defence League. Civil Division. Of local manufacture, a black enamelled Maltese cross in silver gilt, with obverse centre presenting a silver Estonian Eagle clutching a sword and a blue enamelled Estonian coat of arms, reverse centre with institution date of 24 II 1928, with motto Pro Patria (For Fatherland) splitting on arms, measuring 53. 92 mm (w) x 54. 37 mm (h), with elongated ornate