Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Cross of the Eagle, IV Class

Instituted 17 February 1928. Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with black enameled arms, the obverse with a central silver Estonian national eagle clutching a sword and shield bearing a national coat of arms, the reverse with a black enameled medallion with a gilt date of “24. II. 1928”, the arms with a gilded inscription of “PRO PATRIA” (“FOR THE FATHERLAND”), unmarked, measuring 46.92 mm (w) x 47.15 mm (h), weighing 22.7 grams, some tarnishing and flecking of enamels evident, otherwise in near extremely fine condition.