Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, I Class Star, c.2000 Auction when the plot failed

when the plot failed

and was badly injured

who entered military service as a conscript on 11 November 1943 but saw no active duties

now 115 strong arrived at the battalion position unhindered

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

Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, I Class Star, c.2000 Auction when the plot failedInstituted 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